Overview
Join to apply for the Coordinator, Community Service Order, Community Operations and Practice role at Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria.
Great opportunity to join Youth Justice on a fixed-term basis in Melbourne, contributing to the design, development and implementation of the Community Service Order (CSO).
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development and operationalisation of CSO policies and procedures.
- Coordinate project delivery and implementation work for the CSO and other Youth Justice reforms, including workforce planning, recruitment and staff training.
- Establish and manage relationships with community service providers to support the delivery of community work for young people on a CSO.
The Opportunity
- Fixed term, full-time position until 30 June 2027 based in Melbourne.
- CYF Grade 5 role: $118,818 - $136,747 per year plus superannuation.
- Contribute to the design and development of the new CSO – a new order legislated under the Youth Justice Act 2024, and other Youth Justice reforms.
- Lead the development, drafting and operationalisation of CSO policies and procedures.
- Coordinate CSO and other Youth Justice reforms with related project delivery, including workforce planning, recruitment and staff training.
- Establish and manage relationships with community service providers to support the delivery of CSO work.
What You’ll Need
- Experience in project and policy design and delivery.
- Strong project management skills, strategic coordination and stakeholder engagement.
- A focus on rehabilitative outcomes for young people.
- Working with Children Check (required to be maintained for the period of employment).
What’s in it for you?
- Job stability – position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
- A fair salary with salary sacrificing options.
- Transparent performance framework and professional development plans.
- Generous leave entitlements including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate and sick leave.
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling and wellbeing support, plus financial counselling and retirement planning.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact the Aboriginal Recruitment Team for support.
The Department is committed to a diverse workforce and to the Victorian Government's goals, including increasing veteran representation in the public sector.
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 contact the person listed on this ad.
Important Information
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. We aim to foster a culturally protected, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we interact with.
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