Industry Officer - Youth Justice
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Prison and Corrective Services |
| Classification: | YJW2 |
| Work Location: | North West - Malmsbury |
| Reference: | VG/YJIOMAY26 |
| Closing Date: | 24-May-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $81,496 - $93,719 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | Position Description - YJW2 - Industry Officer.docx (Word, 548KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: | Sarah Upputholla sarah.upputholla@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Use your passion and skills to train young people in horticulture or hospitality inside a youth justice setting.
- Help them make positive changes and build a better future.
- Ongoing role earning up to $107,278 per year with a base salary of $81,496 plus 12% superannuation.
As one of our industry officers at Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct, your passion and patience will help young people build work skills, routines and confidence in a safe custodial environment backed by strong team support.
You will:
- train and supervise young people in vocational training and work programs
- coach young people through daily routines, teamwork and positive behaviour.
- role-model respectful relationships and pro-social behaviour
- maintain safety through searches, supervision and dynamic risk assessment.
About you
Whether your passion is for cooking or planter boxes, we're looking for people with experience in horticulture or hospitality to grow Malmsbury as a centre for education, enabling young people to find meaningful work when they return to the community.
You should have:
- relevant industry or trade experience, with strong safety knowledge
- the ability to teach safe use of tools, machinery and equipment
- confidence using computer systems for records and reporting
- a collaborative approach and respect for diverse backgrounds.
You will complete a fully funded Certificate IV in Youth Justice as part of your training and need to hold a Working with Children Check and first aid qualification prior to starting.
To learn more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Sarah Upputholla at sarah.upputholla@justice.vic.gov.au
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy at https://www.justice.vic.gov.au/careers/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-employment.
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.
