Description:
- Provide sound advice to internal staff and court users regarding the Children's Court in Victoria
- Fixed term, full time role until 1 Sept 2026
- Salary band of $94,591 - $106,401 plus superannuation
The Youth Justice Court Advice Service (YJCAS) provides knowledge and expertise that is valuable to the court and others in criminal proceedings involving young people. The Youth Justice Court Advice worker forms part of the Youth Justice Court Advice Service (YJCAS) based at the Melbourne Magistrates Court and Melbourne Children's Court.
About the role:
This role is responsible for providing expert Youth Justice advice to the Court, Youth Justice Staff, services and young people and their families. The role also provides operational support on Court advice matters to regional Youth Justice teams as required
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead day-to-day statutory supervision and case management of young people with complex needs
- In partnership with service providers, provide information to clients, their families and carers on procedures, practices, guidelines, and legislation relating to the court and The Department.
- Implement and review client service plans, programs and services and ensure an appropriate standard of care, supervision, safety and support is provided.
- Implement strategies that address offending behaviour and encourage young people to comply with statutory orders
- Advocate within the broader community on behalf of clients and their families to support inclusion, participation and respect for rights.
About you:
- Advanced understanding of the Youth Justice system including the principles and philosophy underpinning relevant legislation and the Victorian Youth Justice program.
- Demonstrated knowledge and practice at an advanced level in Youth Justice Case Management and related fields
- Understanding of the principles of case management and case work and a range of assessment and interventions relevant to a Young Person's individual circumstances
For more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact:
- Elise Calvert – A/Team Manager, Central Courts Youth Justice Court Advice Service on 0448 393 537
Why work with us?
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment.
We look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.
We will also provide you with professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging and much more.
For further information on our benefits please follow the link Why work for Vic (careers.vic.gov.au)
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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
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.
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.