Youth Justice Worker (Night) | Melbourne - Western Metro

Job Description

• Join Victoria's new ground-breaking youth justice centre near Werribee 
• Ensure the safety and security of the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct during nights 
• Full training provided including a fully funded Certificate IV in Youth Justice 

Create Change from the Inside Out 

The young people we work with can make remarkable changes in their lives. For many, those changes will begin at the new state-of-the-art Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct (Cherry Creek). 

The facility will offer innovative services aimed at reducing reoffending and giving young people the skills to make the most of their lives when they return to the community.  

Doing this work well will make our state a safer place to live.  

Be part of the change you want to see, join the workforce at Cherry Creek. 

The opportunity 

• YJW1 Grade role, earning up to $75,400 with a base salary of $56,271 including standard penalty rates 
• Casual and ongoing positions available 
• Ensure the safety and security of the custodial facility during nights  
• Support key mobilisation activities in preparation for opening mid-2023  

The Youth Justice Worker – Nights are responsible for maintaining a secure precinct during evening shifts. These positions will be responsible for a range of duties throughout mobilisation such as CCTV monitoring, compliance reporting, responding to alarms, perimeter searches. Once operational in mid-2023 the position will also be responsible for maintaining unit functions and standards including compliance and support to young people in daily routines and responding to the needs of young people during evenings. 

To be successful in the role, you will be a keen problem solver with great situational awareness. 

For more information on the skills and experience that we are looking for in our new team members, please read the job description document attached. 

Cherry Creek: Building better futures  

Cherry Creek reimagines what a custodial facility can be.  

Set in a picturesque part of Victoria, Cherry Creek is a safe and secure place where young people can work on getting their lives back on track. Their efforts are supported by programs and services backed by world-leading research on rehabilitation. 

We want young people to return home with the confidence that they can thrive in their own communities, so the facility is designed to represent a familiar, real-world environment. Instead of larger dormitory-style accommodation, young people at Cherry Creek sleep in smaller four-bed and eight-bed units across different neighbourhoods. 

Some of Cherry Creek's other design features include: 

• Enhanced health, mental health and drug and alcohol support, including a dedicated health centre and two mental health units for young people. 
• Purpose-built buildings to deliver programs and education, a recreational centre, and vocational training campus for trade-specific courses. 
• A spiritual and cultural space, for cultural and faith-based programs, including gardens and a yarning circle. 
• Energy-efficient design throughout the precinct, including the use of many recycled materials. 
• Age-appropriate and culturally sensitive accommodation and learning environments. 
• Modern and spacious staff facilities with views of the You Yangs mountain range 
• Access to on-site parking and staff gym 

Apply now!  

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. We do this by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector. 

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is continually working towards increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) workforce. The Aboriginal Employment Team aims to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal staff across all our roles. This support includes a culturally appropriate attraction and recruitment process. To learn more, email aboriginal.employment@justice.vic.gov.au.  

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

Important Information  

The department is no longer required to review or collect candidates COVID-19 vaccination information as part of the recruitment process. The department is continuously committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic).

FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:  

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration will apply to Victorian Public Service (VPS) employees who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) platform.