Youth Justice Practitioner

About Us

The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) is committed to supporting safe, thriving communities where children and young people are empowered to reach their full potential.

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

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:

• 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

What we are offering

• A meaningful role with real impact
• A supportive team environment
• Competitive salary
• Wellbeing Connect Program
• 3 Christmas stand-down days (in addition to 20 days annual leave, pro-rata)

Conditions of Employment

• Salary: $98,255 to $103,069 per annum + 12% Superannuation
• Classification & Award: Band 5, Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award
• Hours of Work: Temporary (12 and 24 months) full-time day work, 76 hours per fortnight
• Location: Hobart

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.

Essential Requirements

To be eligible, you must have:

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
• Current Driver's Licence
• Satisfy one of the following:
• Bachelor Degree (AQF level 7 qualification) in a discipline relevant to the work; OR
• Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (AQF level 5 or 6 qualification) in a discipline relevant to the work, for example of Youth Work, Behavioural Science or Community Services
• 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:

1 Conviction checks in the following areas:

a) crimes of violence

b) sex related offences

c) serious drug offences

d) crimes involving dishonesty

e) serious traffic offences

2 Identification check

3 Disciplinary actions in previous employment check

Desirable:

• Relevant experience in youth work, diversionary programs or related areas

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on Sunday 30 November 2025.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

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 or email

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Liam Duthoit

Title: Team Leader - Community Youth Justice

Phone:

Email: 

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department's culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.