Cald Program Coordinator

Support CALD young people in custody through delivery of culturally appropriate programs
- Ongoing, full time opportunity, working across the Parkville and Malmsbury Youth Justice Precincts
- Salary range $96,126-$109,078 plus superannuation

About us
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for the supervision of children and young people in the criminal justice system. The two Youth Justice Custodial Precincts in Victoria are managed by the department. Parkville Youth Justice Precinct is located in the inner northern Melbourne suburb of Parkville, and Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct is located approximately 100 kilometres north of Melbourne.
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 a CALD Program Coordinator do?
As the CALD Program Coordinator, you will lead a team of CALD Liaison Officers and oversee the day to day running of the CALD programs and activities. This includes planning, developing, implementing and monitoring the programs, the procurement of services, and overall service delivery of the CALD programs.
You will manage staff across both the Parkville and Malmsbury Youth Justice Precincts, being based at Parkville with regular travel to Malmsbury, and be required to participate in a weekly rotating standby/on-call roster.

What skills should a CALD Program Coordinator have?
- experience in, or understanding of, the current issues, trends and techniques relating to the development, implementation and operation of programs and strategies for young people in a custodial environment
- experience working with existing and emerging culturally, linguistically and faith diverse communities and understanding of the societal and cultural impacts on these communities
- experience supervising and leading a team, supporting staff to achieve their potential whilst maximising their contribution
- a full and current driver's licence.

A tertiary qualification in human services or related discipline is also desirable.
You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.

What's in it for you?
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
Attachments can be uploaded in.doc,.docx,.pdf,.txt or.rtf formats.
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 the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic).
Therefore, there is a requirement that all DJCS employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes.
Prior to commencement of employment with the department you will need to provide evidence that you are vaccinated against COVID-19. Acceptable evidence includes:
COVID-19 digital certificate (available via your myGov account)
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- Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account) or
- A letter from the GP who vaccinated you.