Practice Lead, Behaviour Support - Youth Justice Custodial

Department of Justice; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Public service benefits

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) in Victoria is seeking a Practice Lead at the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, oversee therapeutic psychosocial programs, and coordinate interventions to support rehabilitation and reintegration of young people in custody and in the community.

The role involves developing individualized strategies, supervising staff, and driving evidence-based practice across custodial precincts (Cherry Creek,

Qualifications

• Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team delivering psychosocial interventions.
• Specialist expertise with young people with complex needs, including trauma, substance use and mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a multi-disciplinary team of Behaviour Support Specialists.
• Oversee delivery of evidence-based psychosocial programs for rehabilitation and behaviour change.
• Develop individualised strategies and plans responsive to needs of young people in custody.
• Provide high-quality supervision and professional development to staff.
• Collaborate with custody and community stakeholders to coordinate care and services.

Skills

Team leadership

Youth justice expertise

Behaviour management

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) in Victoria is seeking a Practice Lead at the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, oversee therapeutic psychosocial programs, and coordinate interventions to support rehabilitation and reintegration of young people in custody and in the community.

The role involves developing individualized strategies, supervising staff, and driving evidence-based practice across custodial precincts (Cherry Creek,