Youth Justice Case Officer - West Metro

Department of Justice; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Comprehensive training

Secondments and promotion pathways

Fair salary with annual increases

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) in Victoria seeks a Case Officer to supervise young people on statutory orders, guide them through community service, and build constructive relationships to foster pro-social outcomes. The role involves travel across Gippsland and supporting skill development for employment paths.

Based in Morwell, the position requires a full driver’s licence and a Working with Children Check (WWCC).

Qualifications

• Case management experience in a related field with tailored work for youth
• Understanding of Victoria's Youth Justice System and relevant legislation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage complex behaviours with trauma-informed approaches
• Final year students are encouraged to apply for Case Officer positions

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

Skills

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Trauma-informed practice

Problem solving

Education

Social work

Youth work

Psychology

Human services

Criminology

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

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) 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 include:

• 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 Rachanna Pillay – Community Partnership Team Leader on 0417 184 *** or ***************@justice.vic.gov.au.

Why work with us?

• A fair salary with annual increases in line with the enterprise agreement


• Generous leave entitlements


• Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career


• Secondments and promotion opportunities

For further information on our benefits please follow the linkWhy work for Vic (careers.vic.gov.au)

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, which may include reference, nationally coordinated criminal history (NCCHC) and misconduct checks. Additional checks may apply depending on the role, including VicRoads, driver's licence, medical, Working with Children and Declaration of Private Interests checks.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or application materials in an alternative format, please contact the person listed in this advertisement.

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.