Job posted: 09/01/2025
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / Ongoing
Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Occupation: Community Services
Reference: DJCS/YJ0751_JAN
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve.
If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a prioritised role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, who will be given priority consideration as per the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. About us: The Youth Justice team provides community-based supervision and a range of case management and support services for young people who are appearing before, or have been sentenced by, the Children's Court, Children's Aboriginal Court and adult criminal courts.
About the role: The Youth Justice Aboriginal Advanced Case Manager will provide intensive and innovative culturally based assessment and casework support for young Aboriginal people subject to bail conditions, deferral of sentence, exiting Youth Justice Centres, and other Orders as required.
This role is primarily based at the Reservoir Justice Service Centre but will be required to work from other locations and courts across the region.
About you: Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal Community, both society and culture, and the issues impacting on it.Thorough understanding of the Youth Justice System, particularly the principles and philosophy underpinning relevant legislation and the Victorian Youth Justice program.Understanding of the principles of case management and a range of assessment and interventions relevant to the age, gender, developmental stage and offending related needs of the young person.Qualifications: A Bachelor of Social Work or Advanced Diploma in Community Services Work is highly desirable.A current employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required prior to commencement of employment.How to apply: Please click the Apply button on this advertisement.
Applications should include a resume and covering letter.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse, and inequality.
Contact:Brooke Nam on 0422 005 734 | ******
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