Youth Officer Court Logistics (Metro South and Metro West)

Youth Officer

Court Logistics (Metro South and Metro West) – St Marys

• Location : Cobham Youth Justice Centre (St Marys)


• Employment type: Casual and unlock opportunities for temporary and ongoing roles


• Salary: $36.20 per hour + loading (casual). Temporary and Ongoing - $71,777 – $80,129 + super + allowances


• Shift work required. Usual shifts are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4.30pm


• Training: Mandatory 5 weeks of full-time Induction Training & Assessment Program (ITAP). The 5-week full-time Induction Training and Assessment Program (ITAP) will take place at Cobham Youth Justice Centre (St Marys) and Yasmar Training Facilities (Haberfield).


• This intake is for February 2027 Training commencement.


• The Assessment Centre for this intake will be held at Cobham Youth Justice Centre (St Marys).

Looking for a career where your life experience, resilience, and interpersonal skills are genuinely valued?

Bring your experience to a role that makes a meaningful impact. This opportunity is well suited to professionals with practical expertise and the credibility to engage effectively with young people in complex circumstances.

Your role

Court Logistics Youth Officers are responsible for the transportation of young offenders in secure transport vehicles between centres and to courts across NSW. Youth Officers are accountable for supervision of young people in custody at the five metropolitan Children’s Courts and other regional Courts. Youth Officers provide support and guidance to young people during their court appearances, some of whom exhibit challenging behaviour. Court Logistics Youth Officers ensure young people’s needs are met by practicing pro-social modelling and encouraging pro-social values and behaviours in their interactions, while maintaining the safety and security of the unit.

Court Logistics Youth Officers are rostered according to operational needs within the Sydney metropolitan area. It is primarily a Monday to Friday role but may include some weekend work. Allocated shifts are Monday to Friday (8.5 hr shifts, includes ½ hr lunch). Usual shifts are 8am - 16.30pm, though some shifts can start earlier or later. There are some opportunities for overtime after allocated shifts or on weekends.

The positions are based in Metropolitan South and West locations as follows:

• Cobham Youth Justice Centre (St Marys)


• Reiby Youth Justice Centre (Campbelltown)


• Campbelltown Children’s Court


• Parramatta Children’s Court


• Surry Hills Children’s Court

Court Logistics Youth Officers are frontline staff who predominantly work outside the secure residential units of a Youth Justice Centre. For this reason, Court Logistics is a specialised unit that focuses on the secure supervision and transportation of young people, through use of secure vehicles, advanced security technology and Youth Officers who undertake specialised training in secure movements of young people in custody.

What you’ll do

You’ll work within a structured, secure environment supporting young people to develop life skills, improve behaviour, and prepare for reintegration into the community.

Working alongside psychologists, caseworkers, and other professionals, you will: 

• Supervise young people in custody at various court locations and in transportation, and ensure all their needs such as health, hygiene and wellbeing are met on a daily basis


• Respond to challenging situations


• Maintain a safe and secure environment for the young people and staff at all locations


• Proactively avert risk and solve problems


• Be a positive role model who is willing to reinforce boundaries and behaviours


• Work in accordance with relevant department legislation, policies and procedures


• Follow local procedures and assist young people in understanding the court process


• Assist young people by role modelling and demonstrating expectations


• Communicate well and find common ground with others


• Remain calm in high pressure situations


• Be energetic and enjoy working as part of a team


• Be willing to participate in training to develop your skills


• Be confident in managing conflict in a high pressure and fast paced environment


• Be resilient and flexible in your approach to working with others

You’ll receive five weeks of paid, full-time training to ensure you feel confident and prepared before starting in the Centre.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds - especially those with strong life experience and a genuine desire to make a difference.

You may be a great fit if you bring:

• Strong communication and people skills – able to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds


• Resilience and emotional maturity – remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations


• Practical life experience – from work, family, or community involvement


• Team-focused mindset – work collaboratively to maintain safety and structure


• Cultural awareness – respect and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities

Requirements

• Possession of, or willingness to obtain a Medium Rigid (MR) Driver's licence by the end of the training period. Must possess a Provisional 2 NSW driver’s licence or above to apply


• Current First Aid certificate (HLTAID011) or willingness to obtain


• Working With Children Check clearance


• Ability to pass medical, fitness, and criminal history checks


• Availability to complete 5 weeks of full-time training (ITAP)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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What We Offer

• Paid, structured training to set you up for success


• Clear career pathways within Youth Justice and the broader DCJ network


• Competitive salary with shift penalties and allowances


• Ongoing training and development opportunities


• Health, wellbeing, and Employee Assistance Programs


• A meaningful role where you can make a real difference every day

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply and attach:

• An up-to-date résumé (maximum 3 pages)


• Cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role

Applications close 8 November 2026, at 11:00pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role, application process, or recruitment adjustments, please contact Merina Maharjan on 0473 430 764 or [email protected]

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Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit  Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

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