Youth justice worker

Youth Justice Worker (Custodial) - Malmsbury
Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Malmsbury VIC
Earn up to $107,145 per year, on a base salary of $79,122 (including standard penalty rates).
Support young people as trusted mentors and encourage them to participate in education and job-readiness training.
9 weeks of fully paid training.
On-site clinical and peer support available.
Your varied life and professional experiences are highly valued.
Up to $10K in relocation allowance available.
Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct is reopening and will house a small group of young men in custody (young people) aged 17 and over. As a youth justice worker, you will guide them through their rehabilitation by role modelling positive behaviour and keeping the environment safe.
You will also encourage them to get involved in hands-on vocational training and programs which build real skills and create a better chance of finding meaningful work when they return to the community.
The role of a youth justice worker
Youth justice workers are the frontline staff who
supervise and support
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:
creating a
safe and secure environment
for both staff and young people
helping young people establish healthy routines and work to a daily structure
redirecting anti-social and challenging behaviour to the standards expected by the community
responding to incidents
as they occur
helping young people develop positive family and peer relationships
facilitating support from other services, including health and mental health providers, educators and disability organisations.
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:
9 weeks of fully paid training
a
fair salary
with generous penalty rates
personalised professional development plans, and the chance to unlock countless career opportunities if you thrive in your role
Extensive in-house
clinical and peer support
available through our staff-wellbeing programs
5 weeks
of paid annual leave per year.
Up to
$10,000 relocation allowance
for eligible candidates.
What we look for in new youth justice workers
Our recruiters search for a variety of personal characteristics when shortlisting candidates. These include:
Dedication and resilience
– you can maintain positivity and commitment even after setbacks.
Life experience
– you can adapt and manage challenging situations
Passion and empathy
– you're willing to work with young people from complex backgrounds to ensure their basic needs are met.
Interpersonal skills
– you can find common ground with young people and diffuse conflict.
Problem solving
– you can make smart decisions quickly.
Make a tree change
Although the Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct is an easy commute from many Melbourne suburbs, you may want to consider moving closer if you're looking for a
calmer pace of life
.
The precinct sits in one of north-western Victoria's most scenic pockets. It's a region known for
rolling bushland
,
historic gold-rush towns
and a
thriving arts and music scene
.
Outside of work you'll have no trouble filling your time. Whether you love bushwalks, birdwatching, galleries, gigs or wining and dining, the region offers so much to do.
Career information sessions
Register for one of our online career Q&A sessions atjustice.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.
To be considered for a youth justice worker role you must be either:
an Australian citizen – a birth certificate, citizenship certificate or current passport is required as proof of eligibility
a permanent resident of Australia
a New Zealand citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passport, or eligible to work in Australia for a period of more than six months.
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.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
Prior to starting work, all successful candidates must independently obtain:
Current First Aid Certification (HLTAID011)
Current CPR Certification
A valid Working with Children Check (Employee)
A driver's licence is desirable but not mandatory.
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.
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