At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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We're proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it? Ongoing, Full-Time position based in Wodonga or Wangaratta Make a difference to young people and your community Salary range $91,836 - $103,302 plus superannuation About us The state-wide Children's Court Youth Diversion service (CCYD) commenced operation in all Children's Courts across Victoria in January 2017. Delivered by the youth justice service as a discrete program CCYD has a critical interface with the Youth Justice Court Advice Service. CCYD ensures consistent and equitable access to diversion for eligible young Victorians early in their contact with the Children's Court. CCYD is underpinned by the principles of diversion and targeted to promote reparation of harm caused by offending.
The role of a Children's Court Youth Diversion Coordinator As the Youth Diversion Coordinator, you will ensure children and young people before the Children's Court of Victoria are supported to access and complete youth diversion. The CCYD coordinator attends scheduled sittings of the Criminal Division of the Children's Court to:
conduct same-day assessments following a magistrate's referral. advise the court on suitability for diversion. report back to the court on a young person's compliance with the court's direction. provide further advice to the court on the range of options available to resolve matters. When undertaking assessments to determine suitability for diversion, the CCYD coordinator will consult with the young person, their family or carer, Victoria Police prosecutors and legal representatives. The CCYD coordinator will manage risks identified through assessment by engaging supports to promote the completion of a diversion activity. The intervention will build on and strengthen a young person's existing relationships and interests, engaging them in the context of their family or carer and their community to promote positive change.
Please note the work location of the role is negotiable between Wodonga or Wangaratta.
About you As our ideal candidate, you will have:
a proven understanding of the youth justice system, particularly the principles and philosophy underpinning relevant legislation an understanding of the principles of diversion and case work including assessment and interventions relevant to the age, gender and developmental stage of the young person excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills in order to achieve organisational objectives. Excellent written communication skills for the development of court reports, case notes and other formal documentation. An in-depth knowledge of restorative justice and court processes would be beneficial. Previous or current employment that includes risk assessment, case management and report writing skills and experience will be considered.
A Bachelor of Social Work or Diploma in Community Services Work is highly desirable. Other tertiary qualifications at Diploma level or above will be considered only if they include units of study in case management/casework practice and have had supervised practical work placements.
A current employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment by the applicant. Currency will need to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.
For more details regarding this position, please contact:
Martin Ellemor – Youth Justice General Manager on ******** Why work with us? A fair salary, including annual leave loading of up to 17.5 per cent Generous leave entitlements – 5 weeks of leave, which includes the additional 5 days for CYF positions in accordance with our EBA 2024. Transparent performance framework Employee Wellbeing support Comprehensive training when you commence and throughout your career Secondments and promotions Click here to read more about our benefits
