Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melton VIC
Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct is our newest facility and accommodates young men in 4‐bed and 8‐bed units across several neighbourhoods.
As a youth justice worker, you will guide them through their rehabilitation by role modelling positive behaviour and keeping the environment safe.
You will also encourage them to get involved in hands‐on programs which build real skills and a better chance of finding meaningful work when they return to the community.
This is not a dedicated case management or youth work role. You will follow and promote
important security procedures
every day and be a
positive role model
for complex young people. You will also
set boundaries
and reinforce expected behaviours.
Your work will help young people get their lives back on track by:
creating a
safe and secure environment
for both staff and young people
helping
young people establish healthy routines
and work to a daily structure
redirecting anti-social and challenging behaviour
to the standards expected by the community
responding to incidents
as they occur
helping young people develop
positive family and peer relationships
facilitating support
from other services, including health and mental health providers, educators and disability organisations.
What you will get
This job can be tough
. At times, the pressure will feel relentless and your resilience will be tested.
However, if you commit to putting in the hard work,



you will see young people make small shifts in their thinking that can have a
major impact
on their lives
.
You will be guided by
supportive senior leaders
and mentors
, backed by a skilled team of fellow youth justice workers.
Our training and development program will also set you up to be an influential role model from your first day.
You will receive:
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 current youth justice workers
Our recruiters search for a variety of personal characteristics when shortlisting candidates. These include:
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.
Both a police check and working with children check are required before commencing employment.
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📌 Youth Justice Worker - Cherry Creek (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic
📍 Melbourne