Overview

Want a challenge that could be life changing? Become a youth justice worker. Earn up to $107,278 per year, with a base of $81,496 (including standard penalty rates). Secure job doing tough work that matters. 9 weeks of fully paid training. On site clinical and peer support available. Varied life experiences and maturity are highly valued. Central Melbourne location.

Responsibilities

- Supervise and support young people in custody (young people).
- Follow and promote important security procedures every day.
- Be a positive role model for complex young people.
- Set boundaries and reinforce expected behaviours.
- Create a safe and secure setting for both staff and young people.
- Help young people establish healthy routines and work to a daily structure.
- Redirect anti‑social and challenging behaviour to the standards expected by the community.
- Respond to incidents as they occur.
- Help young people develop positive family and peer relationships.
- Facilitate support from other services, including health and mental health providers, educators and disability organisations.

What you will get

- 9 weeks of fully paid training.
- A fair salary with generous penalty rates.
- Personalised professional development plans, and the chance to unlock countless career opportunities if you thrive in your role.
- Extensive in‑house clinical and peer support available through our staff‑wellbeing programs.
- 5 weeks of paid annual leave per year.

What we look for in new youth justice workers

- Dedication and resilience – you can maintain positivity and commitment even after setbacks.
- Life experience – you can adapt and manage challenging situations.
- Passion and empathy – you're willing to work with young people from complex backgrounds to ensure their basic needs are met.




- Interpersonal skills – you can find common ground with young people and diffuse conflict.
- Problem solving – you can make smart decisions quickly.

Eligibility

- Australian citizen (birth certificate, citizenship certificate or current passport is required as proof of eligibility), permanent resident of Australia, or New Zealand citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passport, or eligible to work in Australia for more than six months.
- Pass a pre‑service health and fitness assessment.
- Current First Aid Certification (HLTAID011).
- Current CPR Certification.
- Valid Working with Children Check (Employee).
- Driver's licence is desirable but not mandatory.

Professional Development & Support

Our training and development program will also set you up to be an influential role model from your first day. You will be guided by supportive senior leaders and mentors, backed by a skilled team of fellow youth justice workers.

Career Information Sessions

Register for one of our online career Q&A; sessions at justice.vic.gov.au/youthjusticecareers.

Application Process

Please apply once only for your preferred location. If you're interested in Cherry Creek and Parkville, you will have the opportunity to select both during the application process.

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.

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📌 Youth Justice Worker (Custodial) - Parkville (Melbourne)
🏢 State Of Victoria
📍 Melbourne