Description:
- Join Victoria's Youth Justice Precinct.
- Be part of the Classification and Placement Unit, acting as a conduit between community and custodial services for young people in custody.
- Contribute to improving the outcomes of young people's futures.
Help children and young people build better futures for themselves at the Parkville Youth Justice Precinct & Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct.
Create Change from the Inside Out
The opportunity
- Ongoing, full-time position.
- VPS 4 role: $95,102 - $107,905 per year plus super.
- As part of the classification and placement unit, apply sound, specialist knowledge and expertise to ensure custodial placement decisions consider the individual risks and complex needs of young people
- Conduct validated screenings and assessments that assist in the management and safety of young people whilst in custody and when being transitioned to the community
- Build professional relationships with often complex young people, through ongoing contact and support to enhance continuity and consistency for the young person, using an evidence-based case management process
- Provide authoritative support to coach and advise key workers so they can motivate and encourage young people towards achieving their case plan goals. Ensure effective two-way communication with key workers in relation to the young person's risks, needs, and process.
To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated experience in effectively applying theory, knowledge, and experience in undertaking specialised assessments and implementing, reviewing and monitoring case plans, strategies and programs.
Current full driver's license is required as travel to other offices within the department is required.
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.
About the Parkville Youth Justice Facility
Parkville is a 136-bed youth justice facility located in the inner northern Melbourne suburb of Parkville. The facility accommodates boys and young men and girls and young women aged 10-17 years on remand and when sentenced. Since January 2024, the facility also accommodates young people on the Dual Track system, aged 18 -21 years old.
Parkville is a safe and secure place where young people can work on getting their lives back on track, supported by evidence-based programs and services. We want young people to return home with the confidence that they can thrive in their own communities
About the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Facility
Cherry Creek is a 140 bed youth justice facility to the west of Werribee in the vicinity of Cherry Creek. The facility accommodates children and young people who are males between 15-18 years of age both sentenced and on remand.
Cherry Creek employs leading, fit for purpose design and construction; and the team will deliver best practice culture, processes and operations. This is how we will ensure Cherry Creek will enhance the outcomes we achieve for the young people in our care and the community.
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 Shiloh Farr-Pardoe on 0448 048 186 or Shiloh.farr-pardoe@justice.vic.gov.au.
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 Aboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au 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 24th March 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 format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:
In accordance with the Jobs and Skills Exchange Recruitment Policy, only Victorian Public Service employees are eligible to apply for this position. People on labour hire contracts, such as agency staff and external contractors, are not eligible to apply.
For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.
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.