Youth Justice Worker - new opportunities at our Cherry Creek precinct

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we are 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, sexual 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 are proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

Build better futures for young people. Create positive change from the inside out.

• Bring your passion and therapeutic skills to our new state-of-the-art facility
• Earn up to $93,639, with a base salary of $74,580 including standard penalty rates and overtime
• Full training provided including a fully funded Certificate IV in Youth Justice
• Relocation allowance for eligible candidates

We're currently recruiting for casual, part-time and full-time roles at our new state-of-the-art, purpose-built Youth Justice Precinct at Cherry Creek, just outside Werribee.

Set in the picturesque area of Little River, Cherry Creek is a safe and secure place where young people can work on getting their lives back on track. Their efforts are supported by evidence-based programs and services.

It can be challenging work where you need to build trust and call on your resilience to manage difficult situations, but in return for your skills and life experience, we offer paid training (including a Cert IV in youth justice), job security and a wide range of benefits.

The role of a youth justice worker at Cherry Creek

Youth justice workers empower young people to steer their lives in a positive direction. They work in a safe and secure custodial environment and act as part of an extended network of care for young people in custody, helping them work to a daily structure, achieve key goals and develop life skills.

We look for:

• passion and empathy – the willingness to work with children and young people while still setting boundaries
• life experience – the ability to adapt and manage challenging situations
• dedication and resilience – maintaining positivity and commitment even after setbacks
• teamwork