Youth Industry Officer: Hospitality & Warehousing Impact

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Malmsbury; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is seeking an Industry Officer to help young people in custody develop practical job skills across hospitality, warehousing, and horticulture in a secure setting.

You will train and supervise youths, run daily activities, and support routines and positive behaviour while working with a team that values inclusion, respect, and good judgement. Training towards a Certificate IV in Youth Justice is provided.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification and/or experience in hospitality or warehousing.
• Funded Certificate IV in Youth Justice to be completed as part of the role.
• Calm judgement and clear communication in a secure setting.
• Experience working with young people, especially those with challenging behaviours.
• Good computer skills and commitment to inclusion, teamwork and safe practice.

Responsibilities

• Work across hospitality and warehousing (and horticulture at times) in a secure youth justice custodial setting.
• Plan and run daily industry activities across all three areas with a focus on practical learning.
• Train and supervise young people in safe work tasks, tools, machinery and equipment.
• Support young people with routines, living skills and positive behaviour daily.
• Help young people prepare for work after release through training, coaching and structured programs.
• Maintain secure work areas, complete searches and follow safety and security requirements.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Warehousing experience

People skills

Calm judgement

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV in Youth Justice or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is seeking an Industry Officer to help young people in custody develop practical job skills across hospitality, warehousing, and horticulture in a secure setting.

You will train and supervise youths, run daily activities, and support routines and positive behaviour while working with a team that values inclusion, respect, and good judgement. Training towards a Certificate IV in Youth Justice is provided.