Job Description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Dandenong VIC

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Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct is our newest facility and accommodates young men in 4-bed and 8-bed units across several neighbourhoods.

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As a youth justice worker, you will guide young people in custody through rehabilitation by modelling positive behaviour and engaging them in programs to build life and work skills.

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This is a frontline custodial role in a youth detention facility where you will also promote key security procedures.

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Your work will help young people get their lives back on track by:

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maintaining safety and security

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establishing healthy routines

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setting clear boundaries and redirecting challenging behaviour

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responding to incidents

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helping them develop positive relationships

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facilitating support from health and mental health providers.

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The reality of the role

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This job can be tough. At times, it can feel relentless and your resilience will be tested.

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However, if you commit to putting in the work, you will see small shifts that can have a major impact on their lives.

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You will be guided by supportive senior leaders and mentors, backed by a skilled team of fellow youth justice workers.

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Our training program will set you up to be a role model from your first day.

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You will receive:

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- 8 weeks of fully paid training
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- a rotating fortnightly roster where you will work no more than 3 days in a row
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- generous penalty rates on top of your salary
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- personalised career development
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What we look for

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Our recruiters search for a variety of personal characteristics. These include:

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- Dedication and resilience – you maintain positivity and commitment even after setbacks.
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- Life experience – you can adapt and manage challenging situations
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- Passion and empathy – you're willing to work with young people from complex backgrounds
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- Interpersonal skills – you can find common ground with young people and diffuse conflict.
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- Problem solving – you can make smart decisions quickly.
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Both a police check and working with children check are required before employment.

📌 Youth Justice Worker - Cherry Creek (Victoria)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic
📍 Victoria