About the Role
* Oversee the overall performance of operations, client service, compliance requirements and security of the custodial precinct at night.
* Provide professional services overseeing security and safety of the precinct, compliance, CCTV monitoring, responding to alarms, incidents and needs of young people during evening lockdown, unlock hours and overnight.
* Contribute to the occupational health and safety, human resources, rostering and local budget responsibilities in order to meet service delivery priorities for the custodial precinct during evenings and overnight.
Youth justice custodial centres 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 centre.
The three Youth Justice custodial precincts in Victoria are managed by the Department of Justice and Community Safety:
* Parkville Youth Justice Precinct is in the inner northern Melbourne suburb of Parkville, approximately five kilometres from the central business district.
* Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct located to the west of Werribee.
* Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct located approximately 100 kilometres north of Melbourne.
Opportunity
* Ongoing, full time position based at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct.
* YJW4 role: $107,681 - $122,190 per year plus superannuation.
* Night shift position working a rostered 7 day fortnight, including weekends and public holidays.
* Provide night management for the overall precinct operations across a custodial precinct from evening lockdown, overnight, through to morning unlock.
* Oversee the overarching safety and security of the precinct, staffing logistics, monitoring and compliance of systems and processes, and management of young people.
* Provide supervision of staff and ensure all necessary supports and planning are in place for young people in their care.
To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have
* Advanced knowledge and expertise in adolescent development and in the assessment of and intervention in offending behaviour including an understanding of issues and complexities of the youth justice system.
* Experience in the professional supervision and development of a team of staff including the day-to-day management of work organisation, budget, resources allocation and service delivery.
* Ability to manage conflict, adapt quickly to change and maintain safety and security of staff and young people.
* Work with Children Check (WWCC) maintained by employee for the period of employment.
* Full driver's licence required for travel between offices.
* First aid unit HTLAID011 Provide First Aid including CPR and other current statement of attainment before commencement.
Benefits
You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is part 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; personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate and sick leave.
* Employee Assistance Program support – confidential counselling service for emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues, also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
* Up to $10,000 in relocation allowance for eligible candidates who move to within an hour's drive of the facility.
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 are encouraged to contact the Aboriginal Recruitment Team for 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. 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.
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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