Youth Justice Case Officer - Gippsland

Justice; City of Latrobe; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Comprehensive training

Secondments and promotion

Job summary

Justice in Victoria seeks a Case Officer to support young people on statutory orders to attend community service and develop prosocial skills. The role involves travel across Gippsland and is based in Morwell, with a salary of $77,150–$94,730 plus super.

The successful candidate will conduct screens and assessments related to mental health and family violence risk, ensuring compliance with orders and contributing to prevention and early intervention in youth justice.

Qualifications

• Case management experience with young people
• Understanding of Victoria's Youth Justice System
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage complex behaviours with trauma-informed practice
• Desirable qualifications in social work/youth work/psychology or criminal justice

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day statutory supervision and case management of young people with complex needs
• Instruct on community service tasks and address offending behaviour
• Model positive behaviours to develop skills and employment pathways
• Undertake site inspections and safety reporting (first aid, OHS, incidents)
• Build relationships with community groups for service placements
• Provide transport to attend community service, with required driver licence and WWCC

Skills

Case management

Youth Justice knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Relevant qualification in social work, youth work, psychology, human services, criminology or criminal justice

Job description

Full time, fixed term position until 30 June 2028 Brand new role aimed at supporting young to people complete community service activities Salary band of $77,150 - $94,730 plus superannuation Youth Justice, within the Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system in Victoria focusing on prevention, diversion, and early intervention as the most effective and fiscally responsible ways of reducing youth crime. Youth Justice is committed to the demonstration of the departmental values at all times; Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, Human rights.

About the role

The Case Officer plays an important role by supporting young people on statutory orders to attend community service, build new skills and develop prosocial relationships that enhance community connections and employment opportunities. It also includes responding to mental health and family violence risk factors by conducting screens and assessments and promoting compliance with the order. The successful applicant will be based in Morwell and will be required to travel across the Gippsland region as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Support day-to-day statutory supervision and case management of young people with complex needs
• Instruct young people completing community service tasks and implement strategies that address offending behaviour
• Model appropriate behaviours and attitudes to assist young people to develop skills and promote opportunities for vocational and employment pathways
• Undertake site inspections and manual handling assessments, complete reports on first aid, OHS and other incidents to ensure service environments are safe
• Build relationships with community groups and identify opportunities for community service placements
• This role involves providing transport for young people to attend and participate in community service. As such a full driver's licence and employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) are mandatory for this role.

About you

• Case management experience in a related field and an ability to tailor your work with young people based on their age, gender, cultural background and other individual needs
• An understanding of Victoria's Youth Justice System, particularly the principals and underpinning relevant legislation
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to problem solve complex issues and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage complex behaviours and build rapport with trauma-informed practice
• A relevant qualification in either social work, youth work, psychology, human services, criminology, or criminal justice is desirable. Final year students are encouraged to apply for Case Officer positions.

For more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact Naomi Pankhurst - Team Manager on 0428 251 156 or [e-mail].

Why work with us

• A fair salary with annual increases in line with the enterprise agreement
• Generous leave entitlements
• Transparent performance framework
• Employee Wellbeing support
• Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career
• Secondments and promotion opportunities
• For further information on our benefits please follow the link Why work for Vic (careers.vic.gov.au)

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.