At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and support young people overnight in a custodial environment.
- Company: Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC, committed to youth rehabilitation.
- Benefits: Up to $10K relocation allowance, full-time role with career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic night shift role with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident; resilience and problem-solving skills needed.
Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct (Malmsbury) has reopened and will house a small group of young men in custody (young people) aged 17 and over. Youth justice workers (Nights) are the frontline staff who supervise and support young people overnight who are on remand or serving a sentence in custody.
We are currently offering up to $10K in relocation allowances for people interested in moving to within an hour's drive of the facility.
As a full-time youth justice worker on night shift, you will be responsible for:
- CCTV monitoring
- Compliance reporting
- Responding to alarms and perimeter searches
- Creating a safe and secure environment for both staff and young people
- Working directly with children and young people in a custodial environment, including regular observation
- Redirecting anti-social and challenging behaviour
- Responding to incidents as they occur
- Facilitating support from other services, including health and mental health providers, educators and disability organisations
To be successful, you will be a keen problem solver with great situational awareness, but this job can be tough and at times, your resilience will be tested. However, by putting in the work, you will see young people make small shifts in their thinking that can have a major impact on their lives and community safety.
To be considered for a youth justice worker role you must be either:
- An Australian citizen – a birth certificate, citizenship certificate or current passport is required as proof of eligibility
- A permanent resident of Australia
- 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. A driver licence is desirable but not mandatory.
Youth Justice Worker - Nights - relocate to Malmsbury 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
