At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we are 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 are proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- Dynamic security role at Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct.
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Perfect job for problem solvers with great verbal communication skills.
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Full training provided, including a fully-funded Certificate IV in Youth Justice.
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Earn up to $99,645 per year, on a base of $62,104 (including standard penalty rates).
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Relocation allowance available for eligible candidates.
Youth justice worker (Nights) are the frontline staff who supervise and support young people overnight who are on remand or serving a sentence in custody.
This is not a security job with long stretches of downtime. You will speak directly to young people throughout the night, typically through their intercom. When they feel vulnerable, they may reach out. Some conversations will be raw and personal. You will listen with care and compassion while still keeping firm boundaries.
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conduct regular wellbeing checks of young people
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redirect anti-social and challenging behaviour
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monitor CCTV, complete compliance reporting and respond to any alarms
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respond to incidents as they occur
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facilitate support from other services, including health and mental health providers, educators and disability organisations.
We're currently offering up to $10,000 as a relocation allowance to help cover costs for eligible candidates who are interested in moving to within an hour's drive of the facility.
For more information on the skills and experience we look for in our new team members, please read the job description attached.
About you
Being a youth justice worker on the night shift isn't for everyone. But our high-performing staff take pride in the work and appreciate the freedom it gives them in the rest of their lives.
This could be a great role for you if you are:
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mature and steady under pressure
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a great listener
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able to build rapport and negotiate effectively with young people
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looking for a night role that frees up some daytime hours to enjoy other things you're passionate about.
Eligibility
To be considered for a youth justice worker role you must be either:
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an Australian citizen – a birth certificate, citizenship certificate or current passport is required as proof of eligibility
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a permanent resident of Australia
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a New Zealand citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passport, or eligible to work in Australia for a period of more than six months.
You will also need to pass a health and fitness assessment. Learn how your current fitness levels match up and the best ways to prepare.
Prior to starting work, all successful candidates must independently obtain:
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current First Aid Certification (HLTAID011)
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current CPR Certification
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a valid Working with Children Check (Employee).
Please note, all certificates must be valid for at least three months from employment start date.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply and contact [email protected] if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.
A driver licence is desirable but not mandatory.
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.
