Job type: Other Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services Reference: DJCS/YJNGTSEP25 At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we are 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.
We are currently recruiting casual and full-time youth justice workers to start at Cherry Creek and Parkville Youth Justice Precincts, our secure facilities housing young people on remand or sentenced to a period of imprisonment.
As a youth justice worker on a night shift, you will be responsible for maintaining the safety and security of our facility overnight.
Duties include CCTV monitoring , compliance reporting , and responding to alarms and perimeter searches.
To be successful, you will be a keen problem solver with great situational awareness.
For more information on the skills and experience we look for in our new team members, please read the job description attached.
Minimum Requirements: an Australian citizen – a birth certificate, citizenship certificate or current passport is required as proof of eligibility a permanent resident of Australia a New Zealand citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passport, or eligible to work in Australia for a period of more than six months.
Prior to starting work, all successful candidates must independently obtain: Current First Aid Certification (HLTAID011 is preferred, or the Provide Basic Emergency Life Support course - HLTAID002 at a minimum) Current CPR Hold a valid Working with Children Check (Employee) A driver licence is desirable but not mandatory.
Please apply once only for your preferred location.
If you're interested in Cherry Creek and Parkville, you will have the opportunity to select both during the application process.
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.
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