Youth Justice Officer

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 04•• ••• 530 or 08 ••• ••022 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