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This program is called 'Yuranha', which means to grow in Wiradjuri language.
If you haven’t worked somewhere like DCJ before, the Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) team has partnered with registered training organisations (RTOs) to create this program to get you upskilled and ready for a role with us.
Our partners have longstanding expertise in specialised training and education. The staff have been delivering training to Aboriginal communities for many years and are well aware of the needs and ambitions of our communities across NSW.
The training program is equivalent to a full-time course load. Over an 8 – 12 month period,you’ll join other participants for a week at a time, for up to nine ‘blocks’ altogether. The course is offered at both regional and city locations. And you can complete your full qualification at either Certificate III or IV level, depending on the course you’re enrolled in.
Yuranha prepares Aboriginal people for the many roles on offer within DCJ. The various programs identify and develop the confidence, talents and skills we know are there in our community. Your lived experience counts, and it puts you in good standing for some great education and employment opportunities.
You’ll be supported by Aboriginal staff, and together, we’ll help you get up to speed on everything you’ll require to apply for ongoing roles in Corrective Services, Youth Justice or across the whole of DCJ.
You’ll need to confirm your suitability for the pre-employment programs, which will make transitioning to employment with DCJ easier. Visit Completing the checklist to be a Yuranha participant to learn more.
Enrolling means you’re opening doors to your future career. Once you’ve completed the Yuranha program, you can progress to employment with DCJ or exit with a nationally recognised qualification.
This is vital work. We know we’ll do it so much better with you there.
Read more about who we are and why we are doing this.
Our current programs are listed below or go straight to active roles.
These programs help you win the following roles:
By completing any of these programs you will gain a Certificate III in Community Services.
We are currently accepting applications to join all programs!
Email us, the Aboriginal Employment Strategy team at AES@justice.nsw.gov.au
We know we achieve much better outcomes when Aboriginal caseworkers connect with our Aboriginal families to create the most positive outcomes possible for everyone.
You’ll support and strengthen families, so they have what they need to stay together, connected to communities and culture.
Because nobody knows our kids like we do..
You will need to confirm your suitability for this program by undertaking a series of pre-employment checks, a standard process for most roles at DCJ. Don’t be put off by these; just get in touch with us at AES@justice.nsw.gov.au and we can talk you through any questions you might have.
The Kimberwalli program is one of the many Yuranha pre-employment programs for Aboriginal people, to get you upskilled and ready to work as a child protection caseworker with DCJ.
You’ll provide support, guidance, and case supervision for people on community-based orders, and people in custody preparing for release into the community on parole.
Everyone deserves a fresh start, and you can be part of making that happen.
You will need to confirm your suitability for this program by undertaking a series of pre-employment checks, a standard process for most roles at DCJ. Don’t be put off by these; just get in touch with us at AES@justice.nsw.gov.au and we can talk you through what’s involved and any questions you might have.
This is a challenging and rewarding role, with opportunities all over NSW.
You’ll work on pre-sentencing advice, custodial escort/court security services and programs that help people to take up a second chance, learn new skills, integrate back into society and stay on the right path.
We build on your lived experience, so you’ve got all the interview and employment confidence, skills and knowledge to build a rewarding and meaningful career. For you and your community.
Being a correctional officer is a position of very high trust, so you will need to meet the criteria of the job to be able to enter the pre-employment program. Get in touch with us at AES@justice.nsw.gov.au and we can talk you through what’s involved and any questions you might have.
Visit Additional checks for the Correctional Officer pre-employment program to learn more about the Correctional officer criteria and checklist as well as read the frequently asked questions.
You’ll be undertaking assessments to plan and deliver positive ways forward for people who have offended.
Your role will be to support people who are either in custody or in the community. As part of a case-management team you will be working towards reintegration and reducing the risk of re-offending.
Supporting people to get their lives back on track is hugely rewarding work – for you and for community.
You will need to confirm your suitability for this program by undertaking a series of pre-employment checks, a standard process for most roles at DCJ. Don’t be put off by these; just get in touch with us at AES@justice.nsw.gov.au and we can talk you through any questions you might have.
In this role, you’ll be in a team working with young people in custody to support their return back to their kin, community and Country. You’ll supervise and mentor young people to provide pathways, therapeutic healing programs and model positive ways forward.
You will need to confirm your suitability for this program by undertaking a series of pre-employment checks, a standard process for most roles at DCJ. Don’t be put off by these; just get in touch with us at AES@justice.nsw.gov.au and we can talk you through any questions you might have.
Please note that at DCJ we commonly use the word "Aboriginal", recognising that Aboriginal people are the original inhabitants of NSW, the part of Australia we are responsible for. We acknowledge and respect that Torres Strait Islander people are among the First Nations of Australia and that both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are an important part of our staff and the communities we work with.
14 Aug 2023