Team Manager, Youth Justice

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / Ongoing, Full Time

Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety

**Salary**: $109,249 - $125,735

Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services

Reference: DOJ/YJ2335-FEB

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.

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?
- Full time, ongoing position based in Melbourne's South-East
- Lead and manage a team that contribute to the reduction of reoffending in young people
- Play a critical leadership role within your region through delivering on broad strategic objectives

**About Youth Justice**

The department's Youth Justice Service provides programs and resources to assist young offenders to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to manage their lives effectively without further offending. The Youth Justice program is primarily responsible for supervision and case management of young people between 10—21 years of age who have committed offences and been sentenced to community based statutory orders and/or on release from custody on parole. Through supervision, offending related programs and linkages to appropriate support services, the program promotes opportunities for rehabilitation and contributes to the reduction of crime in the community.

**About the role**

The Youth Justice Team Manager will provide effective supervision and leadership to a team of professionals to support the resolution of complex operational problems and issues. You will oversee the allocation of resources within your team and manage and resolve complex operational issues. In addition, the preparation of a variety of written documentation and reports, providing in depth analysis to senior stakeholders within legislative requirements, ensures the delivery of broad strategic directions.

**About You**
- experience in and passion for managing teams and resources ensuring smooth delivery of services and organisational change
- a thorough understanding of the Youth Justice System, particularly the principles and philosophy underpinning relevant legislation and the Victorian Youth Justice program
- excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to effectively build relationships with people at all levels
- proven written communication skills and an ability to plan and provide strategically appropriate recommendations to various stakeholders.

A Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent is required. Other tertiary qualifications at Advanced Diploma or above will be considered, only if they include units of study in case management/casework practice and has 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.

For more details regarding these positions, please contact:

- **Ely Lee - General Manager, South East Region on 0448 172 978.**

**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**
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply._**_IMPORTANT INFORMATION:_**

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with