At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and coordinate engaging programs for young adults in a correctional environment.
- Company: Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC, focused on rehabilitation and positive outcomes.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for personal growth and community impact.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to creating a safe and engaging environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with youth development and relevant qualifications in social work or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Utilise your experience working with young people in a correctional environment. Ongoing, full-time opportunity.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Youth Development Officer to provide a critical role at Marngoneet Correctional Centre.
About the Business Unit
Marngoneet Correctional Centre and Karreenga Annex is a medium security facility that houses a mix of sentenced and remand people in our care. The role of the facility is to contain people in our care safely, securely and humanely, focusing on the individual needs of the people in our care with the aim of providing a successful transition back into the community or on their continued journey through the prison system. The facility has a strong focus on achieving positive outcomes and provides a range of engaged services.
About the Role
The Youth Development Officer is responsible for the development, implementation, and co-ordination of the youth response at Ripley. Assisting in the planning, coordination, and delivery of the day-to-day operations of Young Adult Engagement and the facilitation and promotion of development activities, living and vocational skills, sports and recreation programs, activities, and events for young people in custody.
Some of your duties will include:
- Develop, deliver and organise a comprehensive suite of services and activities, including living skills, vocational and internal programs, special events, tournaments and drop-in activities that will engage young adults in custody.
- Assist in the coordination and promote the implementation of engagement strategies for young adults in custody, including engaging all young adults in a manner that promotes individual needs.
- Assess and identify young adult needs, and provide proactive advice, consultation, case co-ordination, guidance and recommendations in relation to the needs of young adults.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated experience in the development of young adults and young adults who offend.
- Demonstrated experience with programs that develop and facilitate activities, sport and recreation, living skills, vocational skills and events for young adults.
- Experience working with forensic and/or correctional environments is highly desirable.
Qualifications/requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification or experience in the field of youth or social work is highly desirable for this role.
- A current Victorian driver's licence is required for this role.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.
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.
Youth Development Officer in Lara employer: Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC
The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a culturally safe environment while driving systemic change within the justice system for the Aboriginal community. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the department offers meaningful opportunities to engage with the community and contribute to impactful reparations initiatives, all within a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises self-determination and respect for Aboriginal voices.
Contact Details:
Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC Recruitment Team
