Youth Justice Officer

Youth Justice Officers supervise young people in custody, supporting their personal development and referring them to essential services, education, or welfare agencies. They are employed by juvenile detention centres and correctional services, so strict lockup, search and security duties are a critical part of the job.

Many young offenders come from challenging environments, without positive role models. So to be a successful Youth Justice Officer you’ll need the confidence to challenge difficult behaviour, and the interpersonal skills to become a stable role model to the young people under your supervision.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $76,752
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a youth justice officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC40321

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $14,107
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22594VIC

Diploma of Justice

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $8,371
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22512VIC

Course in Policing Recruitment Pathway

On Campus
3 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice

On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Associate Degree of Criminology and Criminal Justice

On Campus, Online
2 years
$50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

How to start a career in Youth Work

25th May 2021

How to start a career in child welfare

28th July 2020

What can you do with a Diploma of Youth Work?

2nd November 2020