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Aboriginal Intensive Bail Support Officer (Tamworth) - Youth Justice Join the NSW Department of Communities and Justice as an Aboriginal Intensive Bail Support Officer, a role focused on providing frontline voluntary bail support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth in Tamworth. Employment Details Contract Type: Temporary, Fulltime up to 4 years Location: Tamworth Salary: $107,131 $116,969 per annum (grade 6/7), plus superannuation and annual leave loading What Youll Do Build strong relationships with Aboriginal communities and key stakeholders to deliver frontline services. Provide intensive support to young people on bail who are not under courtordered supervision. Apply a strengthsbased approach to engage and support voluntary participants. Deliver targeted case management interventions that address individual risks and needs. Collaborate with Youth Justice staff, government agencies and NGOs to connect clients with services aligned to their Bail Support Plans and monitor progress. Engage families, communities and young people to foster community development initiatives. Liaise with police and legal services, providing briefings, reports and formal communications. Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity across information systems. Equip young people and families with the tools, information and support needed to make positive life changes. Remain responsive to change and comply with departmental policies, procedures 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. Experience travelling larger distances in regional and rural settings. Evidence of a strengthsbased, culturally competent practice approach. Eligibility This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only. As an identified role, a genuine occupational qualification on Aboriginality is authorised by Section14(d) of the AntiDiscrimination Act1977. Benefits Competitive pay and conditions. Flexible, autonomous work environment. Training and development opportunities. Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. Application Process Applications close Sunday 23rd November2025 at 11:59pm AEST. Submit a rsum (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) outlining how you meet the capabilities and requirements, and answer the following: Describe how you have worked with Aboriginal families, stakeholders and community leaders to support young people on bail, promoting reintegration and reducing reoffending. Explain how you would support a young person on bail who is not under courtordered supervision, using a strengthsbased approach to encourage voluntary engagement. Contact Sara Dootson: 0428648003 or [email protected] for role information. #J-18808-Ljbffr