Youth Justice Case Manager | Broadmeadows and Reservoir

Job Description
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Other / 1x Ongoing and x1 Fixed Term until 15/07/2025

Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety

Salary: $72,721 - $8+,2+2

Occupation: Community Services

Reference: DJCS/YJ0563_AUG

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ****** orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

1x Ongoing and 1x Fixed term (until 15/07/2025) full-time positions available working in the North Metro region
Contribute to community safety and rehabilitation of young people in the justice system
Salary Range $72,721 - $8+,2+2 plus superannuation
About Us

The Youth Justice Team provides community-based supervision and a range of case management and support services for young people who are appearing before, or have been sentenced by, the Children's Court, Children's Koori Court, and adult criminal courts and who have been placed on youth justice supervised orders. The team promotes the personal development of young people and contributes to the reduction of crime in the community.

About the Role

Youth Justice Case Managers supervise and provide support to young people subject to Youth Justice Court orders. You will prepare Court and Youth Parole Board reports, develop Client Service Plans and attend court for client matters. You will also provide assessments, develop case plans/reports and advocate for the provision of support services.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

A passion for contributing to the rehabilitation of young people in the justice system
understanding of the youth justice system, the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and associated policies and guidelines
knowledge of the principles of case management with the ability to utilise a range of assessments and interventions relevant to the background and needs of the young person
empathy and cultural awareness including an appreciation of different cultures
confidence in managing stakeholders, negotiating effectively to develop and implement solutions.
A Bachelor of Social Work or Diploma in Community Services Work is highly desirable. Other tertiary qualifications at Diploma level or above will be considered only if they include units of study in case management/casework practice and have had supervised practical work placements.

A full driver's licence is required due to the need to respond to emergencies across the state at short notice and outside business hours as required.

A current employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment by the applicant. Currency will need to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.

Although primarily based at either Broadmeadows (ongoing) or Reservoir (fixed term until 15/07/2025), you will be required to travel to different locations across the region as needed.

For more details regarding this position, please contact:

Eloise O'Brien – Youth Justice Team Manager on 0428 052 234 (Broadmeadows position)
Brooke Nam - Youth Justice Team Manager on 0422005734 (Reservoir position)
Why work with us?

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment.

We look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.

We will also provide you with professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging and much more.


How to Apply


The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.