• Join Victoria's Youth Justice Custodial Precinct at Malmsbury.
• Engage young people in vocational training and skill development onsite, to prepare them for a range of employment pathways.
• Contribute to improving the outcomes of young people's futures.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system in Victoria focussing on prevention, diversion, and early intervention as the most effective and fiscally responsible ways of reducing youth crime. As an area within the department, Youth Justice is always committed to the demonstration of the departmental values; serve the community, work together, act with integrity, respect other people and make it happen.

Youth justice custodial precincts accommodate young people aged 12-18 years who have been remanded or sentenced by the Criminal Division of the Children's Court, and some 18-21 year olds sentenced by Adult Courts to a youth justice custodial precinct.

Youth Justice Custodial Services aim to engage young people in change by addressing their offending behaviour and equipping them with the skills required for positive community participation, within a safe and secure environment.

The opportunity 

• Ongoing, full-time position based at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct in Malmsbury
• YJW2 role: $79,122 - $90,989 per year plus super.
• Provide supervision and training to young people engaged in Youth Justice industry offerings onsite.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee the delivery of the day-to-day operations of industries, with a focus on the development of vocational skills for young people.
• Facilitate and promote youth development activities, living and vocational skills, programs, activities, and events for young people in custody.
• Deliver industry and vocational training and work programs aligned with rehabilitation goals. This may include a hospitality, horticulture, warehousing and logistics.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment through applying knowledge and techniques gained in Operational Safety Training, engaging in dynamic risk assessment and exercising specific delegations and functions as detailed in the relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• In partnership with rehabilitation and behaviour support services, implement strategies that address offending behaviour, identify and reward pro-social behaviour, incentivise young people to address behaviour and appropriately re-direct, de-escalate and manage challenging behaviours and escalating issues.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Relevant industry experience, together with appropriate qualifications or trade experience (desirable)
• A demonstrated up-to-date knowledge of modern industry techniques and the maintenance of industry equipment.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with staff, young people and service providers in the delivery of an integrated, whole of Justice approach to reducing re-offending.
• Computer skills and a working knowledge of department computer and data systems (preferred).
• Current statement of attainment for the first aid unit HTLAID011 Provide First Aid, to be obtained prior to commencement.

You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.

To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.

What's in it for you?

You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.

There are many advantages in working for the department, including:

• Job stability – position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
• A fair salary– enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
• Transparent performance framework– approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
• Generous leave entitlements– provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.

If you have any queries, please contact the Youth Justice Recruitment Team on yjrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact Aboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.

For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.

We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.

If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm, Monday 15^th December 2025.

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 national police checks and misconduct screening.

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.

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. 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.