Great opportunity to join Youth Justice on an ongoing basis (2 Full time ongoing positions -one based at Parkville Youth Justice Precinct & one at Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct)

Make a positive difference in improving the outcomes of young people

Attractive salary between $79,122 - $90,989 + superannuation

About us

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for the statutory supervision of children and young people in the criminal justice system.

Youth Justice Custodial Services aim to engage young people in change by addressing their offending behaviour and equipping them with the skills required for positive community participation, within a safe and secure environment.

What does the Youth Engagement Officer do?

The Youth Engagement Officer is responsible for assisting in the planning, coordination, and delivery of the day-to-day operations of Youth Engagement for young people in custody. These include:

the facilitation and promotion of youth development activities,

living and vocational skills,

sports and recreation programs,

activities and events

What skills should a Youth Engagement Officer have?

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

Demonstrated experience and interest with recreation or sport event programming, organising and implementing activities with young people.

Experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of sporting programs and projects.

Knowledge of current trends in sport and recreational development activities, programs and events that benefit young people in custody.

You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.

To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.

What's in it for you?

You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.

There are many advantages in working for the department, including:

Job stability – position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).

A fair salary– enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.

Transparent performance framework– approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.

Generous leave entitlements– provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.

Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.

If you have any queries, please contact as below:

Cherry Creek: Katie Dietrich on 0467 738 605 or at [email protected]

Parkville: Lincoln Ellery on 0492 239 566 or at [email protected]

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact [email protected] if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.

For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.

We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.

If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm, Thursday 14th Aug 2025.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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.