* Lead and manage the strategic planning, development, delivery and continuous improvement of vocational education, employment services and industry operations at Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct.
* Coordinate vocational pathways by strengthening connections between Youth justice programs, industry operations and external education/employment sectors.
* Engage young people and prepare them for community participation through employment pathways, including supporting links to potential employers.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system in Victoria focussing on prevention, diversion, and early intervention as the most effective and fiscally responsible ways of reducing youth crime. As an area within the department, Youth Justice is always committed to the demonstration of the VPS values: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
Youth Justice custodial precincts accommodate young people aged 12-18 years who have been remanded or sentenced by the Criminal Division of the Children's Court, and some 18-21 year olds sentenced by Adult Courts to a Youth Justice custodial precinct.
Youth Justice Custodial Services aim to engage young people in change by addressing their offending behaviour and equipping them with the skills required for positive community participation, within a safe and secure environment.
The Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct is reopening in 2026. It will accommodate a small cohort of young men aged 17 and over with a focus on vocational training, employment opportunities and education, enhancing rehabilitative outcomes.
The opportunity
* Ongoing, full time position based at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct though travel to other locations may be required.
* VPS5 role: $113,022 - $136,747 per year plus super.
* Oversee the strategic planning, delivery and continuous improvement of education access, employment services and industry operations at Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct.
* Manage a multidisciplinary team to support engagement, appropriate training, education and employment support pathways.
* Develop and maintain relationships with industry, social enterprise groups and support service agencies to provide long term employment opportunities and support the transition of young people into the community.
* Encourage and coordinate young people engaging in employment pathways through the implementation of a range of employment and training support, coordination and planning.
To be successful in this role you will have:
* Demonstrated understanding of employment related service systems.
* Experience in managing general business operations and an understanding of vocational services training and adult education.
* Demonstrated commitment to working with staff, young people and service providers in the delivery of an integrated, whole of Justice approach to reducing recidivism.
A qualification in psychology, education, Allied Health, criminology, youth work, social studies, justice, community services, or AOD is desirable. A current Victorian driver's licence is also desirable due to the potential need to travel to other locations.
You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.
If you have any queries, please 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.
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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, Wednesday 18 March.
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.
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.