Work Type: Various
Salary: $79,122 - $90,989
Grade: YJW 2
Occupation: Prison and corrective services
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: DJCS/YJPRK24-25
Want a challenge that could be life changing? Become a youth justice worker.
We are currently recruiting full-time youth justice workers to start at Parkville Youth Justice Precinct (Parkville), a secure facility housing young people on remand or sentenced to a period of imprisonment.
The role of a youth justice worker
Youth justice workers are the frontline staff who supervise and support young people in custody (young people).
This is not a dedicated case management or youth work role. You will follow and promote important security procedures every day and be a positive role model for complex young people. You will also set boundaries and reinforce expected behaviours.
Your work will help young people get their lives back on track by:
What you will get
This job can be tough. It can be physically and mentally draining. At times, the pressure will feel relentless and your resilience will be tested.
However, if you commit to putting in the hard work, you will see young people make small shifts in their thinking that can have a major impact on their lives.
You will be guided by supportive senior leaders and mentors, backed by a skilled team of fellow youth justice workers.
Our training and development program will also set you up to be an influential role model from your first day.
You will receive:
What we look for in new youth justice workers
Our recruiters search for a variety of personal characteristics when shortlisting candidates. These include:
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 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 pre-service 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's licence is desirable but not mandatory.
Please apply once only for your preferred location. If you're interested in Cherry Creek and Parkville, you will have the opportunity to select both during the application process.
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.