Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC - Ravenhall VIC
Help young people in custody make safer choices and build better futures.
Lead youth services and support young people through their time in custody.
Help shape targeted programs for young people aged 18 to 25.
Get the chance to lead a team while making a real difference.
Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As a team leader, you will support services for young people in custody.
You will lead staff and help deliver programs that meet their welfare needs.
You will:
coordinate targeted programs and services for young people aged 18 to 25
lead and support staff who provide youth services, case management and on-call support
complete focused welfare assessments and respond to referrals for young people
provide clear advice and training to staff who work with young people in custody
help develop, deliver and review the youth framework and related programs
About you
A relevant qualification or experience in human services, welfare practice or a related field would be highly desirable.
You should also understand how correctional settings work.
You should also have:
resilience and confidence when giving advice, receiving feedback and handling difficult situations




strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions
good people skills and the ability to build trust with people from different backgrounds
leadership skills that help you guide staff, set transparent expectations and manage daily work
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
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.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
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📌 Team Leader - Youth Services (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic
📍 Melbourne