Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $92,684 - $103,302
Grade: YJW 3
Occupation: Prison and corrective services
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: DJCS/1910676
What you will do
As a Unit Supervisor, you will lead a team of youth justice workers in a secure custodial setting. You will create a structured environment where young people can build skills, improve behaviour and prepare for life back in the community.
You will:
About you
Many unit supervisors step up from youth justice worker roles. Others bring leadership experience from elsewhere. Either way, you're going to need a particular mix of attributes to thrive.
You should have:
You also need a current employee Working with Children Check and first aid certificate before you start. A qualification in psychology, education, allied health, criminology, youth work, justice or community services is highly desirable, but not essential.
Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct (Cherry Creek) is located near Werribee, approximately 46 kilometres west of Melbourne. It accommodates young men in 4-bed and 8-bed units across several neighbourhoods.
Each unit is equipped with a kitchen, as well as living and outdoor areas to help the young people gain independent living skills.
Cherry Creek features:
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Ann-Marie Paramore at [email protected]
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a r
esume 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 format 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.