About the Role
Respond to critical and emergency incidents as part of the Safety and Emergency Response Team (SERT) and engage young people in change by equipping them with skills required for positive community participation within a safe and secure environment. Contribute to improving the outcomes of young people's futures.
Responsibilities
* Respond to critical and emergency incidents as part of the safety and emergency response team (SERT).
* Engage young people in change by equipping them with skills needed for positive community participation in a safe and secure environment.
* Contribute to improving the outcomes of young people's futures.
* Participate in the implementation of relevant policies and guidelines that support the SERT model.
* Maintain effective partnerships with control room operations and respond to critical incidents and/or young people‐related emergencies.
* Scan the environment for emerging risks or incidents.
* Use sound risk assessment framework and knowledge gained from formal training and application of precedents, policies and standards to inform decision making.
Qualifications and Experience
* Understanding of the legislative framework surrounding the use of force and ability to apply this legislation in an operational environment.
* Experience in, or knowledge of, the operational conditions of the custodial environment.
* Successful completion of SERT training including RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights, PUASAR022 Participate in a Rescue Operation, PUASAR032 Undertake Vertical Rescue, RIIHAN301E Operating Elevating Work Platform.
* Current driver's licence.
Required Certifications and Licences
* Working with Children Check (WWCC) to be maintained for the period of employment.
Benefits
* Job stability – member of Victorian Public Service.
* Fair salary and salary sacrificing options.
* Transparent performance framework.
* Generous leave entitlements (personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, sick leave).
* Employee Assistance Program support.
Equal Opportunity
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates encouraged to contact Aboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au for cultural support and guidance. For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment.
We welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are committed to increasing the number of veterans working in the public sector.
Child Safe Statement
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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