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Closes: 13 July 2025Classification: Youth Worker 1Salary: $76,985 - $82,459 plus superannuationPosition No: 03305Directorate: Health and Community ServicesAdvertised (Gazettal date): 27 June 2025Contact Officer: Kim Lewthwaite on Kim.Lewthwaite@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 8801Details: Bimberi Youth Justice Centre is the ACTs only youth detention facility and provides 24-hour safe and secure custody for young people between the ages of 14 and 21 years, who are remanded in custody or sentenced by the ACT Childrens or Supreme Courts.AboutYouth Workers play an important role in supporting and supervising young people at the Bimberi. If you are passionate about changing lives for the better, becoming a Youth Worker is the ideal place to start. Bimberis Youth Workers act as role models by:Supporting young people to establish healthy routines and develop independence.Coaching young people in prosocial behaviour and building social skills to improve their positive community participationengaging young people in education through ongoing encouragement and mentoringhelping young people to develop positive family and peer relationshipsfacilitating support from other services such as health and mental health providers, educators, and disability organisationsMaintaining a safe, healthy, caring and supportive environment for young people with a strong focus on promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols and practices.SkillsWhile care, supervision, safety and support form the foundation of the role, you will also need strong interpersonal and communication skills. We are looking for people who are:Passionate about working with young people you strive to engage and empower them to change their lives for the better.Dedicated and resilient you are committed to following procedures, can deal with confronting situations and thrive on challenges.Proactive you are constantly thinking of new ways to solve problems and address issues.If you are mature and open-minded, your life experiences will enable you to connect and communicate with young people from many different backgrounds. Working intensively with young people every day means theres no end to what you can learn and how you can grow in your career.Youth Workers are required to work shift work and provide direct supervision and guidance to young people, supporting them through all elements of their day. Youth Workers play an important role in identifying and managing risk and maintaining the safety and security of Bimberi Youth Justice Centre.Successful applicants will be provided with 9 weeks paid induction training that covers topics including legislative obligations, Human Rights, trauma informed and therapeutic practice, responding to critical situations (including Use of Force) and behaviour management.Community Services Directorate (CSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.Eligibility/Other RequirementsCurrent drivers licenceCurrent Senior First Aid CertificatePrior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)NotesPermanent, temporary and casual roles may be filled based on operational requirements and the business needs of the organisation.Selection will be based on application, suitability assessment, interview, medical/fitness (beep test) assessment, National Police Check and Working with Vulnerable People Card.All successful applicants must participate in the full 9-weeks of induction training.Prior to commencing Youth Worker induction, you must produce evidence of a current drivers licence, Senior First Aid Certificate and ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card.How To ApplyYou must submit responses to the Selection Criteria questions below.Why are you interested in being a Youth Worker at Bimberi Youth Justice Centre?What skills will you bring to the Youth Worker role?What do you think teamwork means?What is important to perform the role of Youth Worker?CSD values are Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation. What values align with you the most and why?Applications are sought from potential candidates that should include;A supporting statement addressing each of the selection criteria. Each criteria should be approximately 300-400 words, outlining your knowledge, skills and experience, in carrying out the duties outlined in the Position Description.Current curriculum vitae must also be included.Youth Worker information sessionTwo information sessions will be held at Bimberi Youth Justice Centre on the following dates:Wednesday 2 July 2025 - 6.00pm to 7.00pmThursday 10 July 2025 - 6.00pm to 7.00pmYou will need to RSVP to reserve your place by calling the contact officer.Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.Health and Community ServicesHealth and Community Services Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under ACT Health Directorate and Community Services Directorate.NotePermanent, temporary and casual roles may be filled based on operational requirements and the business needs of the organisation. #J-18808-Ljbffr