Youth Justice Programs Worker

We're seeking a Youth Justice Programs Worker who's passionate about walking alongside young people to support change, growth, and connection.

Employee benefits:

• Awesome Not-for-Profit Salary Sacrificing of up to $15,899 per FBT year
• Portable Long Service Leave (from eligible organisations)
• Excellent learning & development opportunities
• Above Award Salary – minimum $76,498.01
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional wellbeing
• 11 Wellbeing Days to support worker wellbeing (pro-rata for part-time employees), in addition to Annual Leave

About the role:

At Brophy Family and Youth Services, we see the strengths and potential in every young person. As our Youth Justice Programs Worker, you'll walk alongside young people to help them make positive choices, build confidence, and create their own path forward.

Working across the Youth Justice Community Support Service (YJCSS) and Youth Justice Group Conferencing (YJGC) programs, you'll provide practical support, and coaching to help young people reconnect with their community, strengthen life skills, and re-engage in education, training, or employment.

You'll also support restorative conversations and activities that help young people understand the impact of their actions, rebuild relationships, and take meaningful steps toward their goals.

This ongoing, full-time role offers an opportunity to be part of a passionate, values-driven team making a genuine difference in young people's lives. We're looking for someone with strong, relevant experience and qualifications above Certificate IV level who's ready to bring their skills and passion to this role. The position also requires attendance at biannual training in Melbourne to support your ongoing professional growth and connection with state-wide practice networks.

Do your skills include:

• Demonstrated ability to engage, coach and mentor young people and families from diverse backgrounds, particularly those involved with Children's Court, to work towards improved outcomes, opportunities and social connections. 
• Knowledge of service responses and interventions that can promote behaviour change and impact positively on young people's development. 
• A sound knowledge and understanding of restorative justice and group conferencing principles. 
• Previous experience in facilitating group work programs.  
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of appropriate legislation relevant to the role, case management practice, and the ability to adhere to policy and procedures. 

Qualifications / Credentials:

• A minimum qualification of a sector recognised and accredited Bachelor of Social Work or Diploma in Community Welfare Work or equivalent. (Qualifications must be approved by recognised professional bodies: ie. AASW, Community Services Council, APS etc.).
• A current Drivers Licence. 

About Brophy:

Brophy Family & Youth Services has supported children, young people, families, and the south-west Victorian community for more than 50 years. We live here; this is our community; we believe in people and in their ability to create the life they want. 

At Brophy, you will join a team of just over 170 employees delivering over 40 programs and services across areas including youth engagement, mental health, family violence, foster care, housing support, employment support, and disability services. 

At Brophy our vision is not just focused externally on our community – we feel just as passionate about our employees being meaningfully connected through their roles with us to create the life they want, and that as a workforce we achieve this together through innovation and healthy relationships, and by positively contributing to building an advantaged community. 

Diversity and Inclusion at Brophy: 

Brophy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that ensures safety and a sense of belonging for everyone. We embrace individuals of diverse races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, religions, abilities, and nationalities, recognising the richness that varied experiences bring to our efforts in supporting individuals and building stronger communities.

Our commitment extends to actively listening, learning, and evolving to become an accessible, inclusive, and secure organisation for all, encompassing First Nations peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, individuals with disabilities, and those with culturally diverse backgrounds.

Please contact Peter Hill – Operations Manager, Youth Services on with any further questions.

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

We're excited to hear from interested candidates and will be reviewing applications as they arrive. To give yourself the best opportunity, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as suitable applicants may be invited to interview or offered the role during the recruitment process.