Intensive Caseworker – Youth Justice Community Support Services

2 days ago

South West Coast VIC, Australia Meli Full time $110,000 per year
Join Us and Empower Young Lives

Are you passionate about supporting young people to make positive changes in their lives? At Meli, we believe in the power of human effort to create a fair, safe and inclusive community. We are seeking a committed Intensive Caseworker to join our Youth Justice Community Support Services team and help young people build the skills and resilience they need to thrive.

About the Role

As an Intensive Caseworker in our Youth Justice Community Support Services team, you will:

  • Provide integrated and intensive voluntary support to young people involved with Youth Justice.
  • Facilitate skill development in areas such as independent living, problem solving, and community engagement.
  • Support young people and their families to reduce the rate, severity and frequency of offending behaviour.
  • Promote engagement in education, training and employment opportunities.
  • Collaborate with a passionate and professional team dedicated to creating meaningful change.
Position Details
  • Fixed term position until 1 September 2026
  • 1 FTE working 38 hours per week
  • $110,379
    p/a + Super + Salary Packaging
Why Work with Us?

At Meli, we offer more than just a job—we provide a platform to thrive, grow,
and make an impact. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) includes:

  • Supportive Culture: Join a values-driven organization
    that fosters collaboration and innovation.
  • Career Growth: Access ongoing Learning & Development
    opportunities and clear pathways for progression.
  • Financial Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900
    per year, enhancing your financial well-being.
  • Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible ways of working
  • Employee Wellbeing: Participate in employee-led Inclusion
    Working Groups, access confidential counselling via our Employee Assistance
    Program, and enjoy paid parental leave above the government scheme.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a team that
    celebrates diversity and actively supports individuals from all walks of life.
What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who brings empathy, resilience and a strong commitment to youth justice. You will have:

  • A tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Social Work, or Community Welfare (Diploma or higher), or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in case management with vulnerable individuals and families, including those exhibiting challenging behaviours.
  • A trauma-informed approach and the ability to conduct needs assessments and risk evaluations to inform planning and interventions.
  • A commitment to the Victorian Child Safe Standards and fostering a child-safe culture in your work.

Experience working with high-risk youth and familiarity with frameworks such as the Best Interests Case Practice Framework and tools like Justice Star and Youth Star will be highly regarded.

How to Apply

We're excited to hear from you Please submit your application, including a
résumé and addressing the key selection criteria in the application form.
Applications close Sunday 28 September 2025.

For more information about the position please contact Jess Alford, Team Leader Justice Programs on

Take the Next Step

If you're ready to inspire change and make a lasting impact, click Apply
Now and start your journey with Meli.

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