Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 19th Oct 2021
- Regional TAS > Deloraine
Children, Youth and Families (CYF) provides integrated programs that support all children, young people, and their families in Tasmania. Youth Justice Services includes Ashley Youth Detention Centre (AYDC) which provides 24-hour residential youth justice services.
We work in collaboration, using trauma informed practice, to maximise a young person’s potential and participation on return to the community.
In addition to meeting the essential requirements, to succeed long term in this role you should possess the following skills and attributes:
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for ALL the selection criteria of this position. Please address the Selection Criteria in your application.
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:
*Suitable applicants will be required to undergo psychological testing prior to interview and consent to an independent medical assessment to confirm their suitability for this role.
Desirable Requirements: Current first aid certificate; current Driver’s licence; Knowledge and expertise consistent with qualifications recognised at Certificate IV or above as relevant to Youth Work, Youth Justice or Correctional Practice/Administration
Your written application should demonstrate using examples the relevant skills you have for each selection criteria (listed in the Statement of Duties) within 2 pages.
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to log in/create an account and submit the application form. The form requires you to answer eligibility questions, upload a copy of your CV, upload a copy of your written application and the details of two referees.
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties and speak to the Contact Officer prior to applying for an overview of the workplace, duties, and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties (PDF): click here.
Statement of Duties (Word): click here.
Name: Stuart Watson.
Email: [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Worker - Custodial Youth Justice - Deloraine enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Phone: (03) 6232 2311.
For support in submitting your application and adjustment requests: please email [email protected].
To find out more about working with Communities Tasmania and view all current vacancies, visit the Jobs website and our AYDC Landing page.