Job Description
Youth Justice Worker - relocate to Malmsbury n
Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Wangaratta VIC
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Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct has reopened and right now, we're offering a $10K relocation allowance for candidates who move to within an hour's drive of our facility close to the picturesque town centre.
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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
important 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 explicit 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
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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.
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📌 Youth Justice Worker - Relocate To Malmsbury (Wangaratta)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic
📍 Wangaratta