Ongoing, full-time position based in Melbourne.
Salary: YJW2 role: $79,122 - $90,989 per year plus super.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond to critical and emergency incidents as part of the Safety and Emergency Response Team (SERT).
* Engage young people in change by equipping them with the skills required for positive community participation, within a safe and secure environment.
* Contribute to improving the outcomes of young people's futures.
* Participate in the implementation of relevant policies and guidelines that support the SERT model.
* Be a visible and supportive presence in the units and proactively encourage young people to behave according to agreed behaviour expectations and plans.
* Maintain effective partnerships with control room operations and respond to critical incidents and/or young people-related emergencies, as well as scan the environment for emerging risks or incidents.
* Use sound risk assessment frameworks and knowledge gained from formal training and the application and interpretation of precedents, policies and standards to inform decision making.
Qualifications
* Understanding of the legislative framework surrounding the use of force and ability to apply this legislation in an operational environment.
* Experience in, or knowledge of, the operational conditions of the custodial environment.
* Successful completion of the identified SERT training including:
o RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights
o PUASAR022 Participate in a Rescue Operation
o PUASAR032 Undertake Vertical Rescue
o RIIHAN301E Operating Elevating Work Platform
* A current driver's licence.
* Working with Children Check (WWCC) maintained for the period of employment.
Benefits
* 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 upon by you and your manager.
* Generous leave entitlements – provisions for personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
* Employee Assistance Program support – confidential counselling service, financial counselling, and retirement planning.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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.
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