Youth Justice Worker - Day shift

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Malmsbury; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance up to $10K

8 weeks paid training

5 weeks paid annual leave

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Malmsbury VIC is hiring a Youth Justice Worker for a permanent, full-time role. You will guide a small group of young men, model positive behaviour, promote safety, and support participation in vocational training and education as they reintegrate into the community.

The role combines on-site security responsibilities with mentoring, restorative processes, and connections to health and education services.

Qualifications

• Australian citizen or permanent resident eligibility.
• Permanent, full-time role with 8 weeks fully paid training.
• Relocation allowance up to $10k available.

Responsibilities

• Guide young men through rehabilitation and reinforce positive behaviours.
• Promote safety and follow security procedures daily.
• Support education and hands-on vocational training to build real skills.

Skills

Dedication & resilience

Life experience

Passion & empathy

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Cert IV in youth justice

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Malmsbury VIC

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

• Support young people as trusted mentors and encourage them to participate in education and job-readiness training.
• Earn up to $107,278 per year, on a base salary of $81,496 (including standard penalty rates).
• 8 weeks of fully paid training and a Cert IV in youth justice.

• On-site clinical and peer support.
• Your varied life and professional experiences are highly valued.
• Up to $10K in relocation allowance available.

Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct has reopened and will house a small group of young men in custody (young people) aged 17 and over. As a youth justice worker, you will guide them through their rehabilitation by role modelling positive behaviour and keeping the environment safe. You will also encourage them to get involved in hands‑on vocational training and programs which build real skills and create a better chance of finding meaningful work when they return to the community.

This is not a dedicated case management or youth work role. You will follow and promote important security procedures every day and be a positive role model for complex young people. You will also set boundaries and reinforce expected behaviours.

Your work will help young people get their lives back on track by:

• creating a safe and secure environment for both staff and young people
• helping young people establish healthy routines and work to a daily structure
• redirecting anti‑social and challenging behaviour to the standards expected by the community
• responding to incidents as they occur
• helping young people develop positive family and peer relationships

-facilitating support from other services, including health and mental health providers, educators and disability organisations. This job can be tough. It can be physically and mentally draining.

At times, the pressure will feel relentless and your resilience will be tested. However, if you commit to putting in the hard work, you will see young people make small shifts in their thinking that can have a major impact on their lives. You will be guided by supportive senior leaders and mentors, backed by a skilled team of fellow youth justice workers.

Our training and development program will also set you up to be an influential role model from your first day. You will receive:

• 8 weeks of fully paid training
• a fair salary with generous penalty rates
• personalised professional development plans, and the chance to unlock countless career opportunities if you thrive in your role
• extensive in‑house clinical and peer support available through our staff‑wellbeing programs
• 5 weeks of paid annual leave per year.
• up to $10,000 relocation allowance for eligible candidates.

Our recruiters search for a variety of personal characteristics when shortlisting candidates. These include:

• Dedication and resilience – you can maintain positivity and commitment even after setbacks.
• Life experience – you can adapt and manage challenging situations
• Passion and empathy – you're willing to work with young people from complex backgrounds to ensure their basic needs are met.
• Interpersonal skills – you can find common ground with young people and diffuse conflict.
• Problem solving – you can make smart decisions quickly.

To be considered for a youth justice worker role you must be either:

• an Australian citizen – a birth certificate, citizenship certificate or current passport is required as proof of eligibility
• a permanent resident of Australia
• a

New Zealand citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passport, or eligible to work in Australia for a period of more than six months. You will also need to pass a health and fitness assessment. A driver licence is desirable but not mandatory.