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Youth Justice Workers

Department of Justice and Community Safety

Bring your passion and create positive change from the inside out.

  • New opportunities at our Parkville precinct, close to Melbourne CBD
  • Earn up to $92,712, with a base salary of $73,842 including standard penalty rates and overtime
  • Full training provided including a fully funded Certificate IV in Youth Justice
  • Relocation allowance for eligible candidates

As a youth justice worker, you'll empower young people in custody to steer their lives in a positive direction by acting as part of an extended network of care, helping them work to a daily structure, achieve key goals and develop life skills.

You don't need formal qualifications and we provide full training, but to add value as a keyworker in a young persons' care team and support rehabilitative outcomes, we value experience in the following areas: case management, youth work, healthcare, community services, social studies, education, criminology or allied health practices such as psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy, psychiatric nursing or alcohol and other drugs.

In return for your life experience and passion for working with young people, we offer job security, paid training (including a Cert IV in youth justice), career pathway options and an opportunity to create positive change.

We also look for:

  • passion and empathy – the willingness to work with children and young people while still setting boundaries
  • life experience – the ability to adapt and manage challenging situations
  • dedication and resilience – maintaining positivity and commitment even after setbacks
  • teamwork – the ability to be a natural team player and work well with a close team
  • verbal and written communication skills – report writing will be part of your job
  • proactivity – the skill for solving challenges and complex issues with bright ideas.

Apply now for roles at our Parkville precinct, just 3kms north of Melbourne CBD!

A position description is attached.

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