Work Type: Various
Salary: $60,295 - $77,430
Grade: YJW 1
Occupation: Prison and corrective services
Location: Loddon Mallee - Macedon Ranges
Reference: DJCS/YJMALMS26
Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct (Malmsbury) is reopening and will house a small group of young men in custody (young people) aged 17 and over.
Night youth justice workers are the frontline staff who will supervise and support young people overnight at Malmsbury.
About the role
This is not a security job with long stretches of downtime. You will speak directly to young people throughout the night, typically through their intercom. When they feel vulnerable, they may reach out. Some conversations will be raw and personal. You will listen with care and compassion while still keeping firm boundaries.
You will also:
We're currently offering up to $10,000 as a relocation allowance to help cover costs for eligible candidates who are interested in moving to within an hour's drive of the facility.
For more information on the skills and experience we look for in our new team members, please read the job description attached.
About you
Being a youth justice worker on the night shift isn't for everyone. But our high-performing staff take pride in the work and appreciate the freedom it gives them in the rest of their lives.
This could be a great role for you if you are:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
Career information sessions
Register for one of our online career Q&A sessions at justice.vic.gov.au/youthjusticecareers
This is a great opportunity to ask questions about the day-to-day work at our youth justice precincts and better understand the career pathways available.
Eligibility
To be considered for a youth justice worker role you must be either:
You will also need to pass a health and fitness assessment. Learn how your current fitness levels match up and the best ways to prepare.
Prior to starting work, all successful candidates must independently obtain:
Please note, all certificates must be valid for at least three months from employment start date.
A driver licence is desirable but not mandatory.
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.