Casual Youth Officer - Broken Hill

Casual Youth Officer - Broken Hill

• On-call casual work
• Supervising Young People in custody at Broken Hill Police Station
• Attractive base hourly rate of $33.79 + casual loading per hour

Want to find out more?

Write to neil.lord@justice.nsw.gov.au to register your interest in attending an Information Session. 

     About You

• Possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
• Be able to demonstrate good judgement and ensure young people are treated fairly and with dignity

About the role

• Provide direct supervision and care to young people from diverse and challenging backgrounds who are temporarily being held in custody in the police cells at Broken Hill Police Station
• Escort young people in their trips to court and/or Youth Justice Centres and gather information to share with the relevant authorities
• On-call casual work, ideal as a second job

Essential Requirements

• An Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a visa that allows you work in Australia with unlimited working rights.
• Possession of a minimum Provisional 2 NSW Driver's licence.
• Possession or willingness to obtain the 'Provide First Aid Certificate' (HLTAID011).
• NSW Working with Children Check Clearance.
• Availability to complete 5 full days of (paid) training to prepare you for the role
• National Background Police Check
• Medical and Fitness Assessment
• Be willing and available to undertake casual work on an on call basis working over 24 hours

Submit your application now to be considered for the next intake.

How to apply

For your application to be considered, you must:

• Ensure that you have read the Role Description
• Check that you are able to meet the requirements for the role listed above
• Click the 'apply' button to submit your application
• Ensure you answer all the pre-screening questions

Attach the following -

• An updated resume of no more than three (3) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to the position.
• A cover letter of no more than one (1) page introducing yourself and explaining your interest in the role.
• Driver’s license (NSW P2 or above)
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) and First Aid Certificate if you already have them.

If you are successful following review of your application, you will be required to participate in an interview and selection process. You may need to perform assessments via online platforms using a PC or laptop.

Write to careers@dcj.nsw.gov.au or call 02 8688 8950 if you are experiencing technical issues with the application or have a question about the recruitment process.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the Olivia Alipalo on 02 8688 8950 or via careers@dcj.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Olivia Alipalo via careers@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. 

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.  

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website. 

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. 

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