Industry Officer - Youth Justice | North West - Malmsbury

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. 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? Job Description
- Use your passion and skills to train young people in horticulture or hospitality inside a youth justice setting.
- Help them make positive changes and build a better future.
- Ongoing role earning up to $107,278 per year with a base salary of $81,496 plus 12% superannuation. As one of our industry officers at Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct, your passion and patience will help young people build work skills, routines and confidence in a safe custodial environment backed by strong team support. You will:
- train and supervise young people in vocational training and work programs
- coach young people through daily routines, teamwork and positive behaviour
- role‑model respectful relationships and pro‑social behaviour
- maintain safety through searches, supervision and dynamic risk assessment About you Whether your passion is for cooking or planter boxes, we’re looking for people with experience in horticulture or hospitality to grow Malmsbury as a centre for education, enabling young people to find meaningful work when they return to the community. You should have:
- relevant industry or trade experience with strong safety knowledge
- the ability to teach safe use of tools , machinery and equipment
- confidence using computer systems for records and reporting
- a collaborative approach and respect for diverse backgrounds You will complete a fully funded Certificate IV in Youth Justice as part of your training and need to hold a Working with Children Check and first aid qualification prior to starting. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy at How to apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. 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. Child Safe Statement of Commitment The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child secure and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rwcdy