Industry Supervisor - Youth Justice | North West - Malmsbury

Job Description

• Lead hands-on industry programs for young men inside a youth justice setting.
• Looking for people with experience in horticulture, hospitality or warehousing.
• Guide staff and model positive behaviour that changes young lives.
• Work in a strong team at Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct.
• Ongoing role earning $92,684 - $103,302 + super.

What you will do

As an industry supervisor, you will lead industry programs at Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct. You will support young men to build work skills and daily routines in a safe setting.

You will be taking on a mentor role with the young people and model respectful, pro-social behaviour.

You will also:

• provide clear leadership to industry officers and support young people at work
• create a safe workplace through risk checks and safety training
• give regular supervision and feedback to build staff capability
• work towards positive vocational and education outcomes for the young people
• manage compliance and safety tasks, including searches, escorts and record keeping.
• build links with local industry to support training and jobs.

While at work, you will complete a fully funded Certificate IV in Youth Justice. Our Industries team also work on rostered shifts which will include some nights and weekends.

About you

We're looking for people with leadership or staff training experience in horticulture, hospitality or warehousing to grow Malmsbury as a centre for education, enabling young people to find meaningful work when they return to the community. You will need to hold a current employee Working with Children Check and first aid certificate before you start. A trade qualification or experience in a relevant industry is highly desirable. A Victorian driver's licence is desirable.

You should also have:

• skill in engaging young people and managing challenging behaviours using positive strategies
• confidence to give honest feedback and lead a team
• strong communication skills and the ability to manage difficult conversations
• sound judgement, problem-solving skills and the ability to plan work in line with team goals.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Stuart Berryman at Stuart.Berryman@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

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. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.