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?
- Great opportunity to join Youth Justice on an ongoing basis in Melbourne.
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Deliver clinical training and skill building initiatives to enhance the capability of Youth Justice staff.
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Contribute clinical and practice expertise to the co-design and continuous improvement of training materials.
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 precincts 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 youth justice.
Operational Policy and Workforce deliver strategic and operational support to Youth Justice frontline custodial and community workforces across reform, policy implementation, staff capability, compliance, and workforce support.
This work helps promote consistent practice, legislative compliance, and effective service delivery.
The Opportunity
- Ongoing, full time position based in the Melbourne CBD, but with regular travel to regional offices and different Youth Justice precincts in order to deliver face-to-face training, working within business operational requirements and hours.
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VPS 4 role: $100,894 - $114,476 per year plus superannuation.
- Deliver clinical training to Youth Justice staff across custodial, community, court and regional settings, incorporating multicultural and multifaith perspectives, to ensure effective knowledge transfer and practical skill application.
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Exercise professional judgement to plan, adapt and deliver clinical learning sessions, applying sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in child and youth development and trauma-informed practice.
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Provide coaching and constructive feedback to Youth Justice staff to embed skills and practices in the workplace and support a culture of continuous learning across the precincts.
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Respond to participant disclosures by balancing individual support with cohort psychological safety and continuity and facilitate timely referral to relevant wellbeing services via a warm handover
To be successful in this role you will have:
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A relevant qualification in psychology, social work or a related field, supported by demonstrated experience applying professional knowledge in practice and translating this into the delivery of clinical education tailored to Youth Justice contexts.
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Demonstrated expertise in delivering training that builds deep multicultural and multifaith understanding, ensuring participants develop the capability to apply culturally responsive, inclusive and trauma-informed approaches in practice with highly diverse youth justice cohorts.
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Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging clinical training to operational staff, applying sound theoretical and practical knowledge of child and youth development, cultural safety and trauma-informed practice in Youth Justice or comparable settings.
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Proficiency in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioural Techniques and Motivational Interviewing, with the ability to translate these into practical, skills-based training and development.
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Experience exercising professional judgement to develop and adapt targeted learning interventions within departmental guidelines.
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Experience co aching and providing feedback to embed and develop essential skills and practices among frontline operational staff.
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Capacity to adapt facilitation style and content to diverse audiences and operational settings, and to manage delivery effectively across multiple locations.
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A current driver's licence is required, as the role involves regular travel to regional offices and precincts to deliver training.
You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, which you will need to maintain 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.
If you have any queries, please contact Marius Lokyu on 0498 040 983 or
[email protected]
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:
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Job stability – position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
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A fair salary– enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
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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.
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Generous leave entitlements– provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
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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.
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, Sunday 2nd August 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.
