Location:
Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference:
VG/********
As the successful applicant you will be part of North West Metro Region which has over **** operational police, 388 Victorian Public Service employees which include 118 Police Custody Officers.
North West Metro Region is at the forefront of the delivery of policing services to a large, diverse and challenging segment of the Victorian Community.
Position title:
Youth Crime Coordinator – Youth Crime Prevention and Early Intervention Program (YCPEIP)
PD number:
C****
Position number:
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Position contact:
Dr David Broderick, Priority and Safer Communities Division, Prevention, Community and Partnerships, Victoria Police(****** )
About the role:
Victoria Police is committed to making Victoria a safer place by preventing and reducing harm caused by young people and harm done to young people.
Victoria Policeacknowledges that offending by young people is often a symptom ofan intersectional range of issues, including mental health, substance use, trauma and disadvantage,and that further support is needed.
For this reason, reducing harm is not a problem that can be addressed by Victoria Police alone: it is a challenge facing the whole community.
Victoria Police has introduced an enhanced cautioning model developed in partnership with community services to achieve better outcomes for eligible young people in contact with police.
This program is known as the Youth Crime Prevention and Early Intervention Program (YCPEIP).
An exciting opportunity exists for a full-time fixed term VPS 4 Youth Crime Coordinator to oversee the localised operation of the YCPEIP at Werribee Police Station.
As the successful applicant, you will be supporting the effective operation and ongoing expansion of the YCPEIP in select locations across Victoria.
The advertised position will support the Wyndham Police Service Area and will involve working collaboratively with local police and community services to identify opportunities to further enhance the program and adapt its operation to suit localised needs.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
Liaising with local police and community services on matters relating to the YCPEIP
Monitoring the operation of the YCPEIP in your area
Preparing written updates addressing outcomes of the YCPEIP in your area




Providing advice to internal and external stakeholders on emerging issues or opportunities to improve justice outcomes for young people
Presenting at meetings or forums, as required
About You:
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
A desire to improve justice outcomes for young people
The proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as required
Demonstrated experience in program delivery and monitoring
Prior experience in roles focused on the provision of services to young people, including young people in contact with police or the criminal justice system
Demonstrated knowledge of the youth service sector and contemporary issues relevant to young people involved in the justice system
Further information:
One (1) x full time VPS 4, fixed-term position (expiring 30 June ****, with possibility of extension) at Werribee Police Station, North West Metro Region
The successful applicant will likely be required to travel and attend the different police stations in each PSA, but their primary location will be at one of the police stations listed above.
The successful candidate will be required to hold a Working with Children Check.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head.
To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen OR applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
The successful candidate will be required to possess a current Victorian Driver Licence and hold or qualify for an appropriate Victoria Police driving authority withing three (3) months.
We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.




Applications close midnight, Tuesday 8 September ****
For further information, please contact: Dr David Broderick, Child & Youth Portfolio Manager, at ******
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience.
If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contactNWMETRO-Business ****** or on **************.
Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff.
Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community.
As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.
Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people.
We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.
In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.
We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience.
We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all.
We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.
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Applications close Tuesday 8 September **** at *****pm
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📌 Youth Crime Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Victoria Police
📍 Melbourne