Work in youth justice

The Department of Corrections offers a variety of roles for people wanting to make a positive impact in the lives of young people.

Key roles:

  • youth justice officer – support young people in detention
  • community youth justice officer – work with young people in the community
  • program officer
  • case coordinator
  • support and administrative officer – help ensure services are safe, effective and culturally appropriate.

To explore jobs, go to the Northern Territory Government's Employee Opportunities website and search keywords ‘youth justice’.