Youth Justice Practitioner

The Team

Our Community Youth Justice teams work with young people to reduce offending through restorative, rehabilitative, and community-based programs. The team work together with the community, other service delivery agencies and the young people themselves. They encourage offenders to take responsibility for their offences, and where possible, divert them from the criminal justice system.

About the Role

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to positively influence young lives.

As a Youth Justice Practitioner, you will provide high-level interventions and support for young people through:

• Assisting youth in their participation in diversionary programs.
• Support the Magistrates Court (Specialist Youth Division) and the Supreme Court through the preparation of court reports and attending court.
• Conduct assessments, develop case plans and supervise a caseload of identified clients on legal orders.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with a range of government and non- government stakeholders to connect young people to services appropriate to their assessed need and monitor the progress of the young person.

What we are looking for

We are seeking people with:

• A genuine drive to help young people build better futures
• Knowledge of youth justice practices, approaches and the principles of case management and case work
• The ability to apply a range of assessments and interventions
• Strong self-management, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and documentation skills
• A commitment to ethical practice and continuous improvement