Senior Assistant Manager, Classification and Placement

Occupation: Prison and corrective services

Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs

Reference: DJCS/1891674

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, 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

The Opportunity

- Join Victoria's Youth Justice Precinct at Parkville.

- Lead and support a team responsible for assessing, classifying and determining placements for young people in custody.

- Contribute to improving the outcomes of young people's futures.

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 focussing on prevention, diversion, and early intervention as the most effective and fiscally responsible ways of reducing youth crime.

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. The Classification and Placement Unit (CPU) is responsible for guiding the journey of every young person through their period of remand or sentence in Youth Justice custody.

- Ongoing, full‑time position based in Parkville.

- VPS5 role: $113,022 - $136,747 per year plus super.

- Leadership of staff undertaking risk and needs assessments of young people in custody and the development of remand care plans that respond to identified risks and needs.

- Determine appropriate placement of all allocated young people based on risk and needs assessment, available intelligence and other sources of available information.

- Engage and influence relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate systems are in place to enhance bail diversion opportunities for remandees.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Knowledge of Youth Justice Custodial Services policies, organisation, procedures and relevant legislation and regulations.

- Knowledge of the Children Youth and Families Act 2005

- Knowledge of the Youth Justice Act 2024

- A full driver’s licence is required due to the possibility of working at other work locations.

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 Shiloh Farr-Pardoe on 0448 048 186 or Shil oh.farr-parode@justice.vic.gov.au

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

Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Teamthroughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact Aboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au 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, Monday 10th November 2025.

Applications close Monday 10 November 2025 at 11.59pm

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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr