At a Glance
- Tasks: Guide young people through rehabilitation and engage them in life skills programs.
- Company: Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC, supportive team environment.
- Benefits: $10K relocation allowance, 8 weeks paid training, and generous penalty rates.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young lives while developing your own skills.
- Qualifications: Dedication, resilience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct has reopened and right now, we're offering a $10K relocation allowance for candidates who move to within an hour's drive of our facility close to the picturesque town centre. As a youth justice worker, you will guide young people in custody through rehabilitation by modelling positive behaviour and engaging them in programs to build life and work skills. This is a frontline custodial role in a youth detention facility where you will also promote important security procedures. Your work will help young people get their lives back on track by:
- maintaining safety and security
- establishing healthy routines
- setting clear boundaries and redirecting challenging behaviour
- responding to incidents
- helping them develop positive relationships
- facilitating support from health and mental health providers.
The reality of the role: This job can be tough. At times, it can feel relentless and your resilience will be tested. However, if you commit to putting in the work, you will see small shifts that can have a major impact on their lives. You will be guided by supportive senior leaders and mentors, backed by a skilled team of fellow youth justice workers. Our training program will set you up to be a role model from your first day. You will receive:
- 8 weeks of fully paid training
- a rotating fortnightly roster where you will work no more than 3 days in a row
- generous penalty rates on top of your salary
- personalised career development.
What we look for: Our recruiters search for a variety of personal characteristics. These include:
- Dedication and resilience – you maintain positivity and commitment even after setbacks.
- Life experience – you can adapt and manage challenging situations.
- Passion and empathy – you're willing to work with young people from complex backgrounds.
- Interpersonal skills – you can find common ground with young people and diffuse conflict.
- Problem solving – you can make smart decisions quickly.
Both a police check and working with children check are required before employment.
Youth Justice Worker – Malmsbury in Sale 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
