At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- Ongoing, full-time role based in Ringwood
- Lead and manage a team that contribute to the reduction of reoffending in young people
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Earn $122,383 - $140,849 plus superannuation
About Youth Justice
The department's Youth Justice Service provides programs and resources to assist young people who have offended to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to manage their lives effectively without further offending. The Youth Justice program is primarily responsible for supervision and case management of young people between 12-21 years of age who have committed offences and been sentenced to community or custodial based statutory orders and/or on release from custody on parole. Through supervision, offending related programs and linkages to appropriate support services, the program promotes opportunities for rehabilitation and contributes to the reduction of crime in the community.
About the role
The Youth Justice Team Manager will provide effective supervision and leadership to a team of case managers to support the resolution of complex operational problems and issues. You will oversee the allocation of resources within your team and manage and resolve complex operational issues. In addition, the preparation of a variety of written documentation and reports, providing in depth analysis to senior stakeholders within legislative requirements, ensures the delivery of broad strategic directions.
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Lead and manage a team that contributes to the reduction of re-offending in young people.
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Play a critical leadership role within your region through delivering on broad strategic objectives.
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Pro-actively build and maintain positive relationships with peers and stakeholders across the organisation.
About You
As our ideal candidate, you will demonstrate:
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experience in and passion for managing teams and resources ensuring smooth delivery of services and organisational change
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a thorough understanding of the Youth Justice System, particularly the principles and philosophy underpinning relevant legislation and the Victorian Youth Justice program
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excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to effectively build relationships with people at all levels
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proven written communication skills and an ability to plan and provide strategically appropriate recommendations to various stakeholders.
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relevant tertiary qualifications in a related field will be required.
Please note: interviews are currently planned for Thursday 6th August 2026. We request that any shortlisted candidates make themselves availa ble to participate in the interview process on that date.
Why work with us?
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment.
We look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.
We will also provide you with professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging and much more.
For further information on our benefits please follow the link Why work for Vic (careers.vic.gov.au)
For more details regarding this position please contact:
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Soula Kontomichalos – General Manager on 0421 052 292 or via email at [email protected]
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.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button at the bottom of this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
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.
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.
