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Intensive Bail Support Officer (Tamworth) Youth Justice Temporary, Fulltime up to 4 years. Location: Tamworth. Salary: $107,131 $116,969 per annum (Clerk Grade 6/7), plus employers superannuation contribution and annual leave loading. This is a targeted recruitment. Preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Your role The Intensive Bail Support Officer provides frontline voluntary bail support and community development, connecting young people with quality internal and external services. The role aims to reduce reoffending, build on young peoples strengths, and support their reintegration into family and community. What Youll Do Build and maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal communities and key stakeholders to effectively deliver frontline services to young people. Provide intensive support to young people on bail who are not under supervised orders. Apply a strengthsbased approach to engage and support young people who voluntarily participate in bail support programs. Deliver targeted case management interventions that address individual risks and needs. Collaborate with Youth Justice staff, government agencies, and nongovernment organisations to connect young people with services aligned with their Bail Support Plans and monitor their progress. Engage with families, communities, and young people to foster community development initiatives and partnerships that create meaningful opportunities for youth. Liaise effectively with police and legal services, providing clear advice, briefings, reports, and formal communications as required. Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity across relevant information systems to support quality case management, planning, decisionmaking, and compliance. Equip young people and their families with the tools, information, and support needed to make positive life changes and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Remain responsive to change and comply with departmental policies, procedures, standards, and best practice guidelines. What Were Looking For Relevant tertiary qualifications (diploma or higher) in social work, welfare, psychology, criminology, education, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Current NSW Working with Children Clearance. Current NSW Drivers Licence. Capacity to travel large distances within regional and rural areas to meet with clients. National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014. What We Offer A challenging and rewarding career. Flexible, autonomous work environment. Competitive pay and conditions. Training and development opportunities. Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. Apply Applications close Sunday 23rd November 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. For more information about the role or what its like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Sara Dootson on 0428 648 003 or via [email protected]. If you have a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process, call Lisa Smith at 0456 199 105 or email [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr