Youth Justice Team Leader
1 day ago
**Fixed term, full time opportunity until 31/07/2026 (Parental leave backfill) based in Ballarat.**:
- **Lead, manage and develop a dynamic team of Youth Justice staff**:
- **Salary range $104,544 - $115,355 per annum plus superannuation**
**About us**
The Department's Youth Justice Service provides programs and resources to assist young people to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to manage their lives effectively without further offending. Through supervision, offending related programs and linkages to appropriate support services, the youth justice service promotes opportunities for rehabilitation and contributes to the reduction of crime in the community.
**About the role**
- Community-based supervision and support services for young people
- Youth-specific court liaison, advice and support services to the Children's Court and adult courts
- Reports and advice to the Youth Residential Board and Youth Parole Board
**About you**
- An understanding of the youth justice system, particularly the principles and philosophy underpinning relevant legislation and the Victorian Youth Justice program.
- An understanding of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and associated policies and guidelines developed for use by youth justice workers.
- an advanced understanding of the principles of case management and case work
- demonstrated leadership/mentoring skills and experience
- excellent stakeholder management skills
- the ability to effectively influence and negotiate
- strong communication and interpersonal skills.
**Qualifications**
- 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.
For more details regarding this position, please contact:
**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 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.
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