• Multiple roles available based in based in Parkville earning $97,429 to $109,593 per year, plus superannuation
• Support the afterhours monitoring and response to young people subject to electronic monitoring of bail conditions
• Help promote opportunities for accountability and rehabilitation that contributes to the reduction of crime in the community

What you will do

As a Youth Justice Bail After Hours Service Worker in the Youth Justice Bail and Court Advice Service (YJBAS), you will provide bail assessments and advice to Bail Justices and the Weekend Online Remand Court (WORC) outside of standard business hours, including weeknights, weekends and public holidays.

The role provides essential support to young people and families in contact with the YJBAS, such as through making referrals to support services where required.

You will:

• Conduct quality bail assessments, create reports, and provide authoritative and expert advice to Bail Justices and the WORC.
• Respond to afterhours electronic monitoring alerts, including assisting the young person and family to troubleshoot technical issues with electronic monitoring devices, providing a physical response to support maintenance if required and when safe to do so, and associated record keeping and information sharing.
• Provide technical expertise and specialised support in electronic monitoring, including conducting installation, maintenance and removal of electronic monitoring devices. 

This role will be required to operate on a rotating roster, with both evening and day shifts, which includes weekends and public holidays.

The role also requires reasonable additional hours and work outside of standard business hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays, which will be remunerated in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024.

Successful applicants will be provided with all necessary training to perform the role, including in relation to electronic monitoring.

Positions available:

• 1x Ongoing
• 1x Fixed Term to March 2027
• 1x Fixed Term to February 2027

About you

You should hold a relevant qualification in social work, youth work, psychology, human services, criminology or criminal justice. You will also need a full driver's licence and maintain a current Employee Working with Children Check.

You should also have:

• Knowledge and understanding of the youth justice system, including the principles and philosophy underpinning relevant legislation, polices and guidelines.
• Strong understanding of court practices and procedures.
• Understanding of case management and case work principles, including the application of assessment frameworks and interventions tailored to the needs of young people.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in the electronic monitoring of young people or adults involved in the criminal justice system is desirable.

To learn even more about what we look for in Youth Justice Bail Afterhours Service Workers, please read the position description or contact:

• Rachel Tierney - A/General Manager - Youth Justice Court Advice and Bail Service on 0484 595 907 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Justice Bail After Hours Service Workers x3 enquiry via EthicalJobs

What to expect in our application process.

Stage 1: Application screening – we will carefully review your application documents on a regular basis. You can expect timely communication from us regarding the status of your application.

Stage 2: Video interview (15 minutes) – you will be asked to record video response to some questions that will help us understand your background, motivations and initial fit with youth justice.

Stage 3: Assessment centre (90 minutes) - This will involve a case study and panel behavioural interview.

Stage 4: Application mandatory checks – Should you progress past the assessment centre, you will be required to provide two referee details and are required to provide a copy of your current Employee Working with Children Check card. You will also be required to complete Security Checks which include a National Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and an Australian Entitlement to Work Check via Fit2work.

Stage 5: Offer - If you have successfully made it here, expect to hear about an offer from Recruitment and the next steps for bringing you on board.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy here.

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.

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.

A position description is attached.