Youth Justice Worker - Community Youth Justice North West - 501598

Job Description

Youth Justice Worker - Community Youth Justice North West - 501598 Department for Education, Children and Young PeopleContinuous Improvement and EvaluationServices to Youth Applications must be submitted by Sunday 16 February, 2025 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Health and Human Services Award - Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement No.1 of 2022 - Allied Health Professional Level 1-2$73,834 to $111,364 per annum Employment type: Fixed-term, part-time Region: North West Duties As part of a restorative justice practice framework and subject to the statutory provisions of the Youth Justice Act 1997, assess the complex risks and rehabilitative needs of young people referred by the police and the courts, participate in youth diversionary programs and case manage a caseload of identified clients on legal orders. Period of Appointment Fixed term, ASAP until 31 December 2025 Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1. Hours per fortnight 68 hours per fortnight What we’re offering Starting salary recognition of further study and experienced practitioners 15% market allowance exclusive to North-West region Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment) Satisfactory completion of an approved Allied Health Professional tertiary qualification/program of study and registered with the relevant National Board or, in the case of self-regulated allied health professions, eligible for membership with the relevant professional association. Current Drivers Licence. The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: Conviction checks in the following areas: crimes of violence sex related offences serious drug offences crimes involving dishonesty serious traffic offences Disciplinary actions in previous employment check Application Process Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here: Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button. Applicants should forward/include: a statement addressing the selection criteria; a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history. All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication. The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual. Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date. Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email Contact Information Name: Tony PooleTitle: Manager Youth Justice ServicePhone: 0428 389 254Email: #J-18808-Ljbffr