Occupation: Prison and corrective services

Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs

Reference: DJCS/1949299

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

- Great opportunity to join the Youth Parole Board on a fixed-term basis to 30 June 2027 at the Parkville Youth Justice Precinct, with prospects for extension
- Make a positive difference in keeping our community secure
- Attractive salary between $142,790 - $191,084 plus superannuation

The Youth Parole Board (the Board) is an independent statutory body established under the Youth Justice Act 2024.



It exercises jurisdiction over all young people sentenced by a court to be detained in a youth justice custodial centre, and also those who are transferred to a youth justice custodial centre by the Adult Parole Board after being sentenced to a term of imprisonment in an adult prison.

The Board issues parole orders, may set or amend the terms and conditions of a parole order, and may cancel a young person's parole.

In carrying out its functions, the Board interviews young people in detention, and requests and considers a range of information including case histories, reports from professionals, assessments, and court documents to make decisions regarding parole orders.

Opportunity

- Provide strategic leadership and direction in overseeing the Secretariat's operational and planning activities.
- Provide high-level, authoritative and strategic advice, briefings and reports to Board members, and Youth Justice executive management on all aspects of the Board's operations.
- Provide high-level leadership, direction, and guidance to the Secretary of the Youth Parole Board and Secretariat staff.
- Lead the Board's implementation of legislative and operational reforms, including the effective transition to new requirements under the Youth Justice Act 2024.

To be successful in this role you will have





- Knowledge and understanding of the role of the Youth Parole Board within the operations of the Victorian Youth Justice system and broader operating context.
- Knowledge and understanding of the relevant provisions of the Youth Justice Act 2024, and reforms specifically impacting the Youth Parole Board.
- Knowledge and experience of Youth Justice custodial and community operations.
- Experience in public sector management and administration at a senior leadership level.

An appropriate tertiary qualification in public policy, criminology, law or other social sciences field will be highly regarded.

You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.

To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.

If you have any queries, please contact Mia Hollick on [email protected]

What's in it for you?

You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.

There are many advantages in working for the department, including:

- Job stability – position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
- A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
- Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
- Generous leave entitlements – provisions for m

📌 General Manager, Youth Parole Board (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne