The Role 

Position: Director of Communications and Engagement
Location: Sydney
Term: Permanent
Hours of Work: Full Time, Monday – Friday (36.75hrs per week)

About ACOSS

The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) is the peak organisation for community and social services in Australia and a national voice for the needs of people affected by poverty and inequality. ACOSS develops public policy, undertakes research, and promotes and communicates positions in the media, through direct advocacy and public campaigns. ACOSS is committed to ensuring people directly affected by poverty and inequality can participate fully in public policy development and debate and that the public narrative around poverty and inequality is informed and respectful.

Benefits and culture

ACOSS is a supportive, inclusive and highly rewarding working environment that provides staff with a strong sense of achievement and recognition for the important work it does.

ACOSS offers above Award pay and entitlements; Above Award sick, carers and family leave, 14 weeks paid parental leave available to all new parents, Cultural and Religious leave, First Nations Leave, Languages and Cultural Competency Allowance, Gender Affirmation leave, 20 Days domestic violence leave and 3 days special leave between 25 December and 1 January.

36.75hr work week.

Diversity

We know our work is better and stronger when our team comprises individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, abilities and lived experiences. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of colour, people with disability, people who are LGBTIQ identifying and people with lived experience of poverty and inequality are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Role

Working closely with and reporting to the highly respected and fast paced CEO Cassandra Goldie, this role is truly dynamic, responding to policy developments affecting people on low incomes, the broad interests of ACOSS members and the 24 hour news cycle. You will be Cassandra’s primary contact for journalists and media outlets so will always need to be one step ahead of the game creating opportunities, appearances, media releases and writing compelling stories. You will be expected to work irregular hours with occasional travel.

You will also work strategically with the executive and policy team including the directors of policy and advocacy, developments and operations to:

• Lead the implementation of the media and communications strategy including the production of an annual operational plan
• Advise on media and communication campaigns ensuring maximum impact in influencing policy, reducing poverty and inequality
• Advise on the best practice approach to public and member events, business development and media monitoring

About You

Known as a political junkie with an interest in social policy and a drive to create a fairer, more inclusive and sustainable Australia, you have significant media, communications or public relations experience developed in politics, the media, NGO sector or like-minded corporates.

You have an in-depth demonstrated understanding of the media with a large portfolio of placed stories, excellent writing and liaison skills and a strong network of media contacts.  Ideally your experience includes:

• Advocacy campaigns and an understanding of the political environment
• Strategic communications research and polling projects
• Media and stakeholder management experience
• Developed decision making skills and political judgment
• The ability to work under high pressure and juggle competing demands

If you’re excited about this role and have some of the experience or skills needed, tell us about you and what you’ll bring to ACOSS and the role. You might highlight things we haven’t thought of yet!

To apply for this role please download the position description [Director of Communications and Engagement] and apply by forwarding your cover letter, responding to the skills and experience required, and your resume to [email protected].

For any questions about the role or the recruitment process please call 0472 562 357.

The Role 

Position: Senior Media Advisor
Location: Sydney
Term: Permanent
Hours of Work: Full Time, Monday – Friday (36.75hrs per week)

This role requires on call and out of hours work, which would be remunerated in accordance with the Media Allowance clause in the
ACOSS EBA.

About ACOSS

The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) is the peak organisation for community and social services in Australia and a national voice for the needs of people affected by poverty and inequality. ACOSS develops public policy, undertakes research, and promotes and communicates positions in the media, through direct advocacy and public campaigns. ACOSS is committed to ensuring people directly affected by poverty and inequality can participate fully in public policy development and debate and that the public narrative around poverty and inequality is informed and respectful.

Benefits and culture

ACOSS is a supportive, inclusive and highly rewarding working environment that provides staff with a strong sense of achievement and recognition for the important work it does.

ACOSS offers above Award pay and entitlements; Above Award sick, carers and family leave, 14 weeks paid parental leave available to all new parents, Cultural and Religious leave, First Nations Leave, Languages and Cultural Competency Allowance, Gender Affirmation leave, 20 Days domestic violence leave and 3 days special leave between 25 December and 1 January.

36.75hr work week.

Diversity

We know our work is better and stronger when our team comprises individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, abilities and lived experiences. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of colour, people with disability, people who are LGBTIQ identifying and people with lived experience of poverty and inequality are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Communications and Engagement and as part of the Communications and Engagement team, the Senior Media Advisor provides high-level strategic media advice to the CEO and Leadership Team and leads day-to-day media related activities including morning media monitoring, responsive media management, proactive pitching and the drafting of media releases, responses, opinion pieces and supports the social media content and strategy

The Senior Media Advisor also manages relationships with external media contractors and agencies and plays a critical role in ACOSS’ enable and amplify program of work, ensuring that people directly affected supported to feature in mainstream media.

About You

• You want to see an Australia that treats all people with dignity and respect and is free of poverty and inequality
• You have strong judgement, informed by a a highly developed and in-depth knowledge of the media landscape and a sound knowledge of government and political processes.
• You have exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills tailored to different media.
• You are responsive and flexible and can manage a working balance between competing demands and planned and reactive work.
• From writing a media release or tweet to developing messaging and maintaining media relationships you are willing to chip in wherever it’s needed.

Don’t have all the skills or experience listed above? Apply anyway.

If you’re excited about this role and have some of the experience or skills needed, tell us about you and what you’ll bring to ACOSS and the role. You might highlight things we haven’t thought of yet!

To apply for this role please download the position description [Senior Media Advisor] and apply by forwarding your cover letter, responding to the skills and experience required, and your resume to [email protected].

For any questions about the role or the recruitment process please call 0472 562 357.

• • • Are you passionate about the human rights of people with disability across Australia?
    • Are you a strategic thinker that doesn’t mind rolling up their sleeves to lead while also delivering against their own program of work?
    • Are you ready to step into a senior leadership role to drive a significant program of work aimed at delivering on PWDA’s strategic priorities?

Be part of a cross disability peak organisation made up of, led, and governed by people with disability, that values your advice and leadership experience to help deliver on the organisations strategic priorities.

People with Disability Australia seek a Director of Strategic Projects to oversee the organisation’s strategic projects and maximise fee-for-service opportunities that include training, research and consultancy services. The Director will also be the lead on a significant project with responsibility for personally delivering against key project milestones.

The Director of Strategic Projects will develop, grow and lead a portfolio of programs, initiatives and opportunities aligned with PWDA’s strategic objectives and will develop processes to support innovation, consistency and efficiency in its delivery of high quality outcomes that meets client, organisational and funder expectations.

As a national cross-disability membership organisation led by people with disability, PWDA has a proud 40-year history as a leading disability rights, advocacy and representative organisation that addresses the causes of issues adversely impacting people with disability and our associates.

Please click here to download the full job information package.

• • • Are you passionate about the human rights of people with disability across Australia?
    • Are you ready to step into a leadership role to drive a solid alignment and collaboration within and across all our Individual Advocacy teams?

Be part of a community peer-led organisation made up of, led and governed by people with disability, that values your leadership, advice and direction in all aspects of PWDA’s advocacy services to meet client, funder and management expectations.

People with Disability Australia (PWDA) seeks a National Director of Individual Advocacy to lead our Individual Advocacy services in their delivery of a high quality and accessible client experience for all people with disability using our services.

As a national cross-disability membership organisation led by people with disability, PWDA has a proud 40-year history of developing and promoting prevention strategies and resources to address and eliminate the causes of issues adversely impacting people with disability and our associates.

The National Director of Individual Advocacy will drive continuous improvement of Individual Advocacy Services and related PWDA processes to ensure systems, tools and resources support the delivery of individual advocacy for all people with disability.

Please click here to download the full job information package.

The Role 

Position: In-House Psychologist
Location: Melbourne – CBD
Classification: VPSG6
Remuneration: $129,379 – $173,138
Duration: Fixed term – 12 months duration
Closing Date: 05-Apr-2023

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking to appoint in Inhouse Psychologist to conduct psychological assessments to complement the current Pre-employment Heath Assessment process for frontline positions.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the innovative Safety, Wellbeing and Compliance team on a part time basis developing and implementing bespoke assessments supporting psychological health in the workplace.

We are seeking a psychologist with expert knowledge of assessment in either the pre-employment health assessment field or a related area.

As an In-house Psychologist you will:

• Identify and implement evidence-based workplace assessment solutions to drive continued improvement in workplace psychological health.
• Lead the psychological direction of Pre-employment checks providing clinical oversight to the delivery, quality and efficiency of the department’s pre-employment health check process.
• Conduct evaluation and reviews of psychological reports to provide recommendation on work role suitability for recruitment and selection.

We offer:

• Innovative career pathway options
• Flexible work arrangements
• Tailored professional development and learning opportunities
• Contemporary employee wellbeing program

For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact Melanie Simmons on 0456 893 590 or Jackie Epstein on 0417764883.

How to Apply:

Find Job Overview for Inhouse Psychologist here. To apply, please click here.

Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

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.

Further Information:

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department’s work. We do this by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government’s promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.

 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is continually working towards increasing our Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) workforce. The Aboriginal Employment Team aims to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal staff across all our roles. This support includes a culturally appropriate attraction and recruitment process. To learn more, email [email protected].

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the department’s obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). Therefore, there is a requirement that all DJCS employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes. 

At interview stage and prior to commencement of employment with the department, you will need to provide evidence that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 with three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.  

Upon commencement of employment with the department you will be required to provide evidence that you have an up-to-date vaccination status within the timelines specified by the department into the DJCS Service Portal. This includes evidence of three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine required by the department (from time to time). 

Acceptable evidence includes: 

1. COVID-19 digital certificate(available via your myGov account) 

1. Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account) 

The Role 

Position: Lived Experience Project Officer
Location: Sydney Region / Sydney City
Job Reference no: 00009G6H
Classification: Clerk Grade 7/8
Remuneration: Up to $125,826. Package includes salary ($101,947 – $112,849), employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. Pro-rata if part-time.
Closing Date: 26March 2023

Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas of criminal law, family law and every day civil law legal issues. We give legal advice, help at court and do family dispute resolution. We can do this over the telephone or at one of our 27 offices.

We have a temporary full-time (35hpw) 12-month vacancy for the role of Lived Experience Project Officer in the Mental Health Training Project, Clerk Grade 7/8. There is a possibility for the role to be extended.

About You

The Lived Experience Project Officer will develop and deliver training for the legal assistance sector.

This role is an opportunity for you to make sure that people experiencing mental ill-health and/or risk of suicide receive compassion-based, trauma-informed legal services across the country. This role will be part of the first national co-design project within the legal assistance sector.

We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.

Essential Criteria

• Personal/lived experience of mental ill-health and/or mental distress
• Demonstrated commitment to mental health recovery and social and emotional wellbeing philosophy, and knowledge of trauma-informed principles.
• be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, prior to commencement in the role (triple vaccinated)
• willing to do a Criminal Record Check
• hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency, or a valid visa to work in Australia

Desirable Criteria

• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or TAE40116).
• Certificate IV in Mental Health or Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
• Demonstrated experience in development and review of training materials for face to face and online training.
• Demonstrated high level written communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel interstate.
• An understanding of the legal assistance sector.

More Information

It’s important to properly prepare before you apply for a role. Here is some other information to help you:

You MUST submit your application online through www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. If you submit your application late or by email it will NOT be accepted.

Your application must include:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining how your experience and expertise meet the requirements of the role

Make sure your application is complete and you have answered all questions before you submit it.

• This is a temporary opportunity across National Legal Aid Commissions (35HPW)
• If you have questions about the role, you can contact the Hiring Manager – Jennifer Chen on 0430 156 510 or [email protected].
• If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.
• The Role Description [PDF] sets out the responsibilities of the role.
• The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate.
• Applying for a Role
• Working at Legal Aid NSW

The Role 

Position: Regional Council Member  for Adult, Community and Further Education Board (ACFE)
Locations: Regional Councils of (Vic) – Barwon South-western, Eastern Metropolitan, Gippsland, Grampians, Hume, Loddon Mallee, North-western Metropolitan, Southern Metropolitan.
Remuneration: Volunteer
Closing Date: 26 March 2023

The Adult, Community and Further Education Board (ACFE) is a statutory authority established under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006. It supports the development of adult community education in Victoria. The primary role of regional councils is to act as an expert advisor to ACFE Board providing strategic advice on issues affecting learners engaged in adult, community and further education programs in the areas listed above. This advice leads to supporting, promoting and advocating for services within regions that meet local community needs and support adult Victorians who need to build their educational capacity and who are seeking to develop the core skills they need to fully participate in further study, work and life.

Positions will commence mid-2023 and members are appointed for up to three
years. Where possible, we are able to offer engagement options for periods shorter
than three years. Membership is voluntary.

Suitability for Appointment

We are looking for people who represent and/or have an understanding of:

• the interests and views of individuals and groups who benefit from or use adult
  community education
• the importance of promoting and advocating for the sector
• the diversity of communities in Victoria
• issues affecting industry in the region
• issues facing local communities
• the importance of community-based provision of adult, community and further
  education.Appointments are made based on the analysis of skills and characteristics of applicants to ensure regional councils are representative of the diversity within their local communities.

Expressions of Interest are Encouraged from:

• People with an interest in skills development, those with an understanding of regional and rural Victoria, industry and business, community services organisations, youth agencies and local government.
• All members of the community including women, Indigenous people, those from regional and rural Victoria, young people, people with a disability, people of diverse gender and sexuality, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

More Information

• Applicants must provide an application form, curriculum vitae, a Declaration of Private Interests, and consent to formal probity checks.
• To find out more visit www.education.vic.gov.au/acfeboard or phone (03) 7022 1523
• To apply Visit https://www.boards.vic.gov.au (under ‘Search Board Vacancies’).

The Role 

Position: Senior Clinician, Child and Adolescent Practice
Location: Werribee, Vic
Remuneration: AHP 4.2 Role, $116,552 – $127,621 per year plus super
Closing Date: 20 March 2023

Cherry Creek is a new ground-breaking youth justice centre that reimagines what a custodial facility can be.

Set in a picturesque part of Victoria, Cherry Creek is a safe and secure place where young people can work on getting their lives back on track. Their efforts are supported by programs and services backed by world-leading research on rehabilitation.

The Senior Clinician, Child and Adolescent Practice will…

• report to the Clinical Manager Rehabilitation and Outcomes.
• lead and provide specialist advice to a dynamic team of Clinicians, Child and Adolescent Practice to deliver criminogenic and non-criminogenic programs in order to create best practise rehabilitative outcomes for children and young people.
• administer group and individual interventions and supervise clinical portfolio development by establishing and maintaining effective relationships with various stakeholders to facilitate delivery of multi-systemic interventions.
• work directly with children and young people to implement evidence-based clinical assessments as part of the overarching rehabilitation services model at Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct.
• lead initiatives, oversee, and manage quality assurance to support implementation of the child safe standards across internal and external clinical teams.
• ensure completion of treatment plans and risk assessment reports for internal and external stakeholders, including collaboration with Behaviour Support Specialists and Youth Justice Workers.

To be successful in the role, you will have sound knowledge of key issues impacting youth justice with experience working directly with children and young people.

Qualifications Required

• General Registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

More Information

• For more information on the skills and experience that we are looking for in our new team members, please read the job description here, and attached Final Description Document.
• We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department’s work. We do this by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government’s promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The Aboriginal Employment Team aims to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal staff across all our roles. To learn more, email [email protected]
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
• It is a requirement that all DJCS employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You will need to provide evidence that you have received three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
• Acceptable evidence includes:
  • COVID-19 digital certificate (available via your myGov account)
  • Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account) 

The Role 

Position: Clinician, Child and Adolescent Practice
Location: Werribee, Vic
Remuneration: AHP 4.1 Role, $105,479- $116,550 per year plus super
Closing Date: 20 March 2023

Cherry Creek is a new ground-breaking youth justice centre that reimagines what a custodial facility can be.

Set in a picturesque part of Victoria, Cherry Creek is a safe and secure place where young people can work on getting their lives back on track. Their efforts are supported by programs and services backed by world-leading research on rehabilitation.

The Clinician, Child and Adolescent Practice will…

• report to the Senior Clinician, Child and Adolescent Practice.
• provide evidence-based clinical assessments and deliver targeted criminogenic and non-criminogenic programs facilitated on an individual or group basis to children and young people at Cherry Creek.
• support and give specialist advice to a team of behaviour support specialists, youth justice workers, extended operations team to create best practise outcomes for children and young people.
• complete comprehensive case notes, prepare treatment plans, treatment reports, and risk assessment reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• undertake research and analysis in specialist clinical portfolio area for input into recommendations to senior staff and provide continuous feedback and contributions to improve practice and responsiveness.
• lead initiatives and manage quality assurance to support implementation of the child safe standards across internal and external clinical teams by providing guidance and expertise on child and adolescent development, knowledge on interventions and policy.

To be successful in the role, you will have knowledge of key issues impacting youth justice with experience working directly with children and young people.

Qualifications Required

• General or Provisional Registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); or
• Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW); or
• Credentialed as a Mental Health Nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses; or
• Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

More Information

• For more information on the skills and experience that we are looking for in our new team members, please read the job description here, and attached Final Description Document.
• We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department’s work. We do this by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government’s promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The Aboriginal Employment Team aims to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal staff across all our roles. To learn more, email [email protected]
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
• It is a requirement that all DJCS employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You will need to provide evidence that you have received three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
• Acceptable evidence includes:
  • COVID-19 digital certificate (available via your myGov account)
  • Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account) 

• Join Victoria’s new ground-breaking youth justice centre near Werribee 
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team delivering targeted interventions to young people to achieve sustained behaviour change. 
• Support the rehabilitation of young people in custody through the delivery of youth offending programs. 

Cherry Creek reimagines what a custodial facility can be.

Set in a picturesque part of Victoria, it is a safe and secure place where young people can work on getting their lives back on track. Their efforts are supported by programs and services backed by world-leading research on rehabilitation.

We want young people to return home with the confidence that they can thrive in their own communities, so the facility is designed to represent a familiar, real-world environment. Instead of larger dormitory-style accommodation, young people at Cherry Creek sleep in smaller four-bed and eight-bed units across different neighbourhoods.

The facility will offer innovative services aimed at reducing reoffending and giving young people the skills to make the most of their lives when they return to the community.

The opportunity 

Clinicians at Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct are responsible for the delivery of targeted behaviour interventions for young people. Clinicians report directly to the Senior Clinician and will provide leadership and support to a team of Behaviour Support Staff delivering psychosocial programs and behavioural case plans. Clinicians will oversee, plan and develop a range of treatment plans, reports and risk assessment strategies that deliver evidence-based programs to support a young person’s rehabilitation.

The position will work within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve sustained change in a young person’s behaviour through individual interactions with young people in the units as well as group programs.

• VPS Grade 5.1 role, earning $103,920-114,828 plus super
• Multiple vacancies available for registered health professionals
  • Provide clinical assessment and treatment of young people.
  • Deliver complex clinical advice, interventions and plans that are responsive to the individual needs of young people.
  • Relocation support may be available for the successful candidate.

To be successful in the role, you will be aware of key issues impacting youth justice and passionate about delivering a therapeutic approach to support rehabilitation of young people. 

A relevant qualification in psychology, social work, youth work or a related discipline with an understanding of psychometric tools and specialised psychological assessments with applied/practical content is required.

• General or Provisional Registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); or
• Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW); or
• Credentialed as a Mental Health Nurse with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses; or
• Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.

For more information on the skills and experience that we are looking for in our new team members, please read the job description document attached.

Some of Cherry Creek’s other design features include: 

• Enhanced health, mental health and drug and alcohol support, including a dedicated health centre and two mental health units for young people.
• Purpose-built buildings to deliver programs and education, a recreational centre, and vocational training campus for trade-specific courses.
• A spiritual and cultural space, for cultural and faith-based programs, including gardens and a yarning circle.
• Energy-efficient design throughout the precinct, including the use of many recycled materials.
• Age-appropriate and culturally sensitive accommodation and learning environments.
• Modern and spacious staff facilities with views of the You Yangs range
• Access to on-site parking and staff gym

Please click here to download the position discription.

For more information, click here.

Applications close 31/12/2023 (Midnight)

Right now, we are recruiting for part-time and full-time roles at our purpose-built Cherry Creek youth justice precinct close to Werribee.

• Bring your therapeutic skills to our new state-of-the-art facility
• Earn up to $92,712, with a base salary of $72,751 including standard penalty rates and overtime
• Full training provided including a fully funded Certificate IV in Youth Justice

As a youth justice worker, you’ll empower young people in custody to steer their lives in a positive direction by acting as part of an extended network of care, helping them work to a daily structure, achieve key goals and develop life skills.

Youth justice workers at Cherry Creek also act as keyworkers in a young persons’ care team to monitor progress and support rehabilitative outcomes.

We look for:

• passion and empathy – the willingness to work with children and young people while still setting boundaries
• life experience – the ability to adapt and manage challenging situations
• dedication and resilience – maintaining positivity and commitment even after setbacks
• teamwork – the ability to be a natural team player and work well with a close team
• verbal and written communication skills – report writing will be part of your job
• pro-activity – the skill for solving challenges and complex issues with bright ideas.

We also value qualifications or experience in the following areas:
case management, youth work, community services, social studies, education, criminology or allied health practices such as psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy, psychiatric nursing or alcohol and other drugs.

You will be able to study for our new Certificate IV in Youth Justice as part of your foundational training. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you can look forward to ongoing professional development. Once a fortnight, youth justice workers at Cherry Creek have a crossover day with supervisors where they focus on training and development needs, supervision and team building.

Applications are now open so join our team today and help create change from the inside out.

Career information sessions

Make sure you register for one of our online career Q&A sessions at www.justice.vic.gov.au/youthjusticecareers

It’s a great opportunity to ask questions about day-to-day work at our youth justice precincts and the career pathways available.

Application links:

ACOSS – https://www.justice.vic.gov.au/youthjusticecareers?utm_source=ACOSS&utm_medium=JobAd&utm_campaign=YJW2&utm_id=CherryCreek

If you’re finishing your studies, we are now recruiting for casual and full-time roles at Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct and full-time roles at Parkville Youth Justice Precinct.

• Earn from $55,439 up to $75,400 including penalty rates and overtime + super
• Job security with ongoing career opportunities
• Full training provided including a fully funded Certificate IV in Youth Justice

Youth justice workers empower young people to steer their lives in a positive direction. They work in a safe and secure custodial environment and act as part of an extended family for young people in their care, helping them work to a daily structure, achieve key goals and develop life skills.

We look for:

• passion and empathy – the willingness to work with children and young people while still setting boundaries
• life experience – the ability to adapt and manage challenging situations
• dedication and resilience – maintaining positivity and commitment even after setbacks
• teamwork – the ability to be a natural team player and work well with a close team
• verbal and written communication skills – report writing will be part of your job
• pro-activity – the skill for solving challenges and complex issues with bright ideas.

We also value qualifications or experience in the following areas:
case management, youth work, community services, social studies, education, criminology or allied health practices such as psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy, psychiatric nursing or alcohol and other drugs.

You will be able to study for our new Certificate IV in Youth Justice as part of your foundational training.

Applications are now open so join our team today and help create change from the inside out.

Thinking of a tree change?

If you’re open to relocating, Malmsbury in North-Western Victoria is a gorgeous, part of the world famed its thriving arts scene. Up to $10,000 is currently being offered to cover expenses in moving from your current home to within a 60-minute drive of Malmsbury.

Career information sessions

Make sure you register for one of our online career Q&A sessions at www.justice.vic.gov.au/youthjusticecareers

It’s a great opportunity to ask questions about day-to-day work at our youth justice precincts and the career pathways available.

Application link:

ACOSS – https://www.justice.vic.gov.au/youthjusticecareers?utm_source=ACOSS&utm_medium=JobAd&utm_campaign=YJW1&utm_id=ParkvilleMalmsbury