Youth Justice Worker - Community Youth Justice North West - 501598Australia, TasOct 16, 2024MedicineFull Time - Continuing, FlexibleAbout Tasmania GovernmentAbout the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate 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.DutiesAs 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 AppointmentPermanent, ongoingApplicants 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.$71,441 to $107,878 pro rata per annum + 11.5% SuperannuationStarting salary recognition of further study and experienced practitioners15% Market Allowance additional to your salaryHours per fortnight76 hours per fortnightLocationBased in Burnie or DevonportMinimum RequirementsCurrent 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 violencesex related offencesserious drug offencescrimes involving dishonestyserious traffic offencesDisciplinary actions in previous employment check.Application ProcessStatement 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 ****** PersonName: Tony PooleTitle: Manager Youth Justice ServicePhone: 03 6477 7565Email: ******#J-18808-Ljbffr