Overview
Earn up to $107,145 with a base of $79,122 + super
Looking for a career change where you can put your people skills and life experience to use? Become a youth justice worker.
Based at our Cherry Creek facility near Werribee, youth justice workers are the frontline staff who supervise and support young people in custody.
Responsibilities
- Follow and promote important security procedures every day and be a positive role model for complex young people.
- Set boundaries and reinforce expected behaviours.
- Create a safe and secure setting for staff and young people.
- Help young people establish healthy routines and work to a daily structure.
- Redirect anti-social and challenging behaviour to the standards expected by the community.
- Respond to incidents as they occur.
- Help young people develop positive family and peer relationships.
- Facilitate support from other services, including health and mental health providers, educators and disability organisations.
What you will get
- 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
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.
Additional information
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.
Related opportunities
- Residential Youth Worker
- Prison Officer - No Experience Required
- Disability Support Worker - VIC (Expression of Interest)
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📌 Youth Justice Worker - Cherry Creek
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic
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