Senior Program Coordinator, Independent Visitor Program

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victorian Government Full time $113,022 - $136,747 per year
Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $113,022 - $136,747

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Community services

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1883389

The Commission is an independent statutory body that promotes improvement in policies and practices affecting the safety and wellbeing of Victorian children and young people. It has a particular focus on vulnerable children and young people. The Commission is also the regulator for the Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme. The Commission supports flexible and hybrid working models.

The Commission is committed to diversity and strongly encourages people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds, LGBTI+ people and people with disabilities.

The Commission is headed by the Acting Principal Commissioner, Meena Singh.

The Independent Visitor Program (IVP), established in 2012, provides independent oversight of youth justice centres with a focus on promoting and protecting the rights, interests and opportunities of young people in custody. As part of the Commission's oversight functions, the IVP conducts monthly visits to speak with young people about their experiences and assist in resolving issues they raise. The program recruits, trains and supports community volunteers to visit children and young people in youth justice centres. Reporting to the Manager, Monitoring & Advocacy, the Program Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the IVP.

In this role you will:

  • Coordinate the operation of the Commission's IVP, including arrangements for monthly visits and other engagement activities with children and young people in youth justice centres.
  • Manage a team of volunteers within the IVP including recruitment, training and supervision.
  • Report on the IVP, including development of reports and materials for the Commission's meetings with Youth Justice staff, and the Commissioners' external meetings, as required.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of the Commission's monitoring framework, including in the planning, execution and reporting of a series of Commission monitoring activities across Youth Justice in Victoria.

As our ideal candidate, you will:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience building positive relationships with key stakeholders, including children and young people.
  • Collaborative team player who contributes to a high-performing culture and supports the Commission's Strategic Plans.
  • Experience engaging with children and young people affected by trauma.
  • Experience managing and supporting volunteers.
  • Understanding of Victoria's Youth Justice system

What we can offer you

  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • A friendly and supportive working environment.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Free access to the building's lifestyle centre including a gym, secure bicycles storage, shower rooms with hair dryers, straighteners, ironing board and fresh towels.
  • Free Parcel Lockers – no more missing deliveries or rushing home to meet the courier.

How to Apply

Please include a resume and covering letter.

There will be questions pertaining to a number of the position's Key Selection Criteria to which you are required to respond. There is no need to respond to the selection criteria itself.

Applications close Thursday 18 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

4 September 2025

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