Interested in Youth Justice? Relocate to Victoria

1 week ago


Brisbane, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety - Youth Justice Full time

**Use your skills and life experience to create change from the inside out as part of Youth Justice Victoria. We are currently recruiting youth justice workers for our precincts in Malmsbury, Parkville and our brand-new facility at Cherry Creek.**

As a youth justice worker, you'll empower young people in custody to steer their lives in a positive direction by acting as part of an extended network of care, helping them work to a daily structure, achieve key goals and develop life skills.

Youth justice workers can also act as keyworkers in a young persons' care team to monitor progress and support rehabilitative outcomes. Full training is provided including a fully funded Certificate IV in Youth Justice.

We look for:

- **passion and empathy** - the willingness to work with children and young people while still setting boundaries
- **life experience** - the ability to adapt and manage challenging situations
- dedication and resilience - maintaining positivity and commitment even after setbacks
- **teamwork** - the ability to be a natural team player and work well with a close team
- **verbal and written communication skills** - report writing will be part of your job
- **pro-activity** - the skill for solving challenges and complex issues with bright ideas.

We also value qualifications or experience in the following areas:

- Case management, youth work, community services, social studies, education, criminology or allied health practices such as psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy, psychiatric nursing or alcohol and other drugs._

**Applications are now open so join our team today. Relocation assistance is available for our Malmsbury facility in central Victoria.**

**Career information sessions**

It's a great opportunity to ask questions about day-to-day work at our youth justice precincts and the career pathways available.

Schedule:

- Shift work


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