Youth Justice Officer
- Provide supervision, support and care to detainees in youth detention centres.
- Ensure the needs of detainees are met within a secure and therapeutic setting.
- Follow and promote daily security procedures and act as positive role models.
Administrative Officer 4 - Remuneration Package Range $94,248 - $107,434
(Including salary $79,664 - $90,824)
Alice Springs Intake and Transfer Facility
Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Several ongoing vacancies are available
Provide supervision, support and care to detainees in youth detention centres across the Northern Territory (NT) and ensure the needs of detainees are met within a secure, culturally safe and therapeutic setting, in accordance with relevant legislation.
Youth Justice Officers (YJOs) are frontline officers who supervise and support detainees in youth detention centres. YJOs are required to follow and promote important daily security procedures and act as positive role models for detainees, set boundaries and reinforce expected behaviours. YJOs work across a 24-hour, 7 day per week rotational roster, including nights and weekends.
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Phillip Hughes on 0447 718 530 or 08 895 11022 or phillip.hughes@nt.gov.au
Quote vacancy number: 40999
Closing date: 17/09/2026
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search
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