At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- Join Victoria's Youth Justice Custodial Precinct at Malmsbury.
- Provide leadership for the successful delivery of industry offerings that foster positive relationships and drive outcomes for young people.
- Contribute to improving the outcomes of young people's futures
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system in Victoria focussing on prevention, diversion, and early intervention as the most effective and fiscally responsible ways of reducing youth crime. As an area within the department, Youth Justice is always committed to the demonstration of the departmental values; serve the community, work together, act with integrity, respect other people and make it happen.
Youth justice custodial precincts accommodate young people aged 12-18 years who have been remanded or sentenced by the Criminal Division of the Children's Court, and some 18-21 year olds sentenced by Adult Courts to a youth justice custodial precinct.
Youth Justice Custodial Services aim to engage young people in change by addressing their offending behaviour and equipping them with the skills required for positive community participation, within a safe and secure environment.
The opportunity
- Ongoing, full-time position based at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct in Malmsbury
- YJW3 role: $92,684 - $103,302 per year plus super.
- Provide oversight and leadership to a team of Industry Officers delivering and supporting young people to engage in industry offerings onsite, actively driving young people's development through modelling pro-social behaviour, positive relationship building, interactions and engagement.
- Oversee the provision of service/commercial industry offerings, identifying operational and service delivery deficiencies and efficiencies and developing and implement strategic solutions.
- Provide live and formal supervision to staff in accordance with the supervision framework, DJCS performance development program (PDP) and develop a team culture that promotes formal and informal learning and capability development.
- Provide high level specialist advice in relation to industry offerings at the location. Develop knowledge of industry training requirements and procedures, systems and processes and the application of trade skills. This will include the assessment of workflow priorities, allocation of workload and team-based responsibilities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholder industries in the community to support multidisciplinary approaches for the rehabilitation and reintegration of young people.
- Partner and provide specialised advice with a range of internal and external stakeholders including behaviour support specialists, rehabilitation, and health staff, to ensure the various needs of young people are met.
- Ensuring all compliance and regulatory documentation is completed in an efficient and high-quality manner in line with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Relevant industry experience, together with appropriate qualifications or trade experience (highly desirable)
- Demonstrated experience in fostering a therapeutic and outcomes focused environment and working with staff, service providers and young people to reduce re-offending.
- Demonstrated experience in engaging meaningfully with young people and managing challenging and complex behaviours using positive behaviour strategies.
- Current statement of attainment for the first aid unit HTLAID011 Provide First Aid, to be obtained prior to commencem
ent.
- Completion of the Youth Justice Leadership and Supervision Training (desirable, but not necessary)
You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.
To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.
What's in it for you?
You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.
There are many advantages in working for the department, including:
- Job stability – position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
- A fair salary– enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
- Transparent performance framework– approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
- Generous leave entitlements– provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
- Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
If you have any queries, please contact the Youth Justice Recruitment Team on [email protected]
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact [email protected] if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.
For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made
We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.
We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.
If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm, Monday 15th December 2025.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative fo
rmat to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.