- Provide specialised support in admissions processes and systems for young people entering Youth Justice precincts, ensuring efficient and compliant intake.
- Maintain accurate data in the Client Relationship Information System (CRIS), including timely entry, quality checks, and ongoing data integrity.
- Coordinate safe and timely transport for young people between precincts and court locations, ensuring all requirements are met.
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 demonstration of the Victorian Public Sector values. The values are: 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 Criminal Division of the Children's Court, and some 18-21 year olds sentenced by Adult Courts to a youth justice custodial centre.
The Admissions Officer is responsible for admission processes and technology systems that support young people entering youth justice precincts, with Parkville serving as the primary admissions site. The role is responsible for accurate Client Relationship Information System (CRIS) data entry and maintaining the quality and integrity of admission records. The positions will coordinate the transfer of young people between Cherry Creek and Malmsbury Youth Justice Precincts, including admissions from courts.
As an Admissions Officer, you will be required and supported to complete the fully funded and provided Certificate IV in Youth Justice as a key component of your role.
The opportunity
- Ongoing, full-time position based at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct but working flexibly across other Youth Justice Custodial Precincts (Parkville & Cherry Creek), where needed to respond to operational requirements.
- YJW1 role: $62,104 - $79,753 per year plus super.
- Maintain a secure environment for the benefit of young people, staff and the community, and record client movements, conduct searches and security checks and monitor alarms.
- Ensure admission processes are followed and technology systems updated to support young people transferring between Parkville, Cherry Creek and Malmsbury Youth Justice Precincts.
- Provide care, supervision, safety and support for young people in youth justice facilities.
- Have key responsibility for organising all transport for young people with between precincts or court admissions.
- Have key responsibility for notifying all relevant professionals and agencies when a client is admitted or released.
- Have key responsibility for CRIS data entry of all client admissions, and releases, court appearances and outcomes, sentences, bail, temporary leave and other relevant information.
- Ensure quality and integrity of CRIS admission data is maintained and reviewed.
- Conduct all young people searches upon admission or return from temporary leaves, including a high level of search skill to incorporate changes in legislation.
- Perform other duties such as young people escorts, supervising visits, managing client property and other administration duties as required.
- Assist with any operational requirements relating to the reception in the precinct.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Excellent administrative and data entry skills.
- An understanding of the Youth Justice CRIS system would be highly regarded.
- A comprehensive understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- The ability to effectively manage the challenging behaviours of young people.
- The ability to create a safe and rehabilitative environment for young people.
- The ability to apply an understanding of adolescent development and the issues impacting young
- people.
A current employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment by the applicant. Currency will need to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.
To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.
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.
There are many advantages in working for the department, including:
- 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 - you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
- Up to $10K in relocation allowance for eligible candidates who move to within an hour's drive of the facility.
If you have any queries, please contact Nkem Okafor on [email protected]
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 [email protected] if they would like 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. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce - 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.
We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. 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, Tuesday 20th July 2026.
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 don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact 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.
