About This Role
Join Victoria's Youth Justice Precinct at Parkville. Provide technical and application support for the Youth Justice education platform. Lead and undertake compliance and assurance assessments against Victorian Government ICT policy, information security standards, privacy obligations and internal DJCS frameworks.
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 focusing on prevention, diversion, and early intervention as the most effective and fiscally responsible ways of reducing youth crime. Youth Justice is committed to the VPS values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights. Youth justice custodial centres accommodate young people aged 12-18 years who have been remanded or sentenced by the Children's Court, and some 18–21-year-olds sentenced by Adult Courts to a youth justice custodial centre.
The opportunity
* Ongoing, full time position
* Based at the Parkville Youth Justice Precinct with travel to the Cherry Creek and Malmsbury Youth Justice Precincts and ability to work flexibly
* VPS5 role: $113,022 - $136,747 per year plus super
* Support Youth Justice to operate secure, lawful, and resilient technology environments across custodial and community settings
* Provide expert advice on ICT compliance, assurance, and technology risk management within Youth Justice custodial settings, with a strong focus on safeguarding young people, staff, and the community
* Provide technical and application support for the Youth Justice education platform
* Work closely with Youth Justice operational sites, corporate ICT teams, service providers and assurance bodies to identify, assess and remediate technology risks, ensuring alignment with Victorian Government policy, Department of Justice and Community Safety standards, and relevant legislation
This role will require the successful candidate to work from a youth justice precinct and therefore may come in direct contact with young people.
To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have
* Demonstrated experience in ICT compliance, information security, privacy, or technology risk management within complex or regulated environments
* Strong working knowledge of Victorian Government ICT policy, information security frameworks, and privacy obligations
* Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, compliance reviews, and assurance activities, and translate findings into clear, actionable advice
* Experience working with operational stakeholders to implement practical technology controls in high-risk or sensitive service delivery environments
A tertiary qualification in information technology, information security, risk management, or related discipline is desirable. Relevant industry certifications in information security, audit, or risk management (e.g. ISO 27001, IRAP, CISA, CRISC) are also desirable. A 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.
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.
* 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 – confidential counselling services for emotional stress, relationship issues, conflict, personal issues, 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 cultural support and guidance through the application process. 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.
For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment.
We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. We welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background and are committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans in the public sector. We are proud of our individual differences and the languages we speak and the stories we share. 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, 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 contact the 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.
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