• Fixed-term full-time opportunity until 30 June 2026 based across Broadmeadows and Reservoir
• Play a critical role in helping support young people manage their lives effectively without further offending
• Salary range $107,680 - $118,816 per annum plus superannuation

About us

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system. The department's Youth Justice (YJ) service provides programs and resources to assist these young offenders to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to manage their lives effectively without further offending. Through supervision, offending related programs and linkages to appropriate support services, the youth justice service promotes opportunities for rehabilitation and contributes to the reduction of crime in the community.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Practice Adviser, the Program Coordinator is responsible for working with the YJ teams to identify suitable young people to participate in the programs. This role is also responsible for liaising with relevant YJ and key stakeholders regarding referrals, appointments, and in reach services provided by external providers. This position will play a lead role in documenting and communicating risks, barriers or issues that may impact the operation of the programs, with the overall aim of ensuring participants successfully complete the program.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated understanding of the Youth Justice service, including the case management and support services provided to young people.
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues or needs of young people who are appearing before, or have been sentenced by, the Children's Court, Children's Koori Court and adult criminal courts and who have been placed on youth justice supervised orders.
• An understanding of the youth justice system, particularly the principles and philosophy underpinning relevant legislation and the Victorian Youth Justice program.
• An understanding of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and associated policies and guidelines developed for use by youth justice workers.

A relevant qualification in Social Work or a Diploma in Community Services Work or equivalent is desirable.

A full driver's licence is required due to the need to respond to emergencies across the state at short notice and outside business hours as required.

A current employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment by the applicant. Currency will need to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.

For more details regarding this position, please contact:

• Kathy Taylor – Regional General Manager on 0412 825 371 or at kathy.taylor@justice.vic.gov.au.

Why work with us?

• A fair salary, including annual leave loading of up to 17.5 per cent
• Generous leave entitlements – 5 weeks of leave, which includes an additional 5 days for CYF positions in accordance with our EBA 2024
• Transparent performance framework
• Employee Wellbeing support
• Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
• Secondments and promotions
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• Read more about the benefits of working in Youth Justice Community

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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

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.

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.