- Fixed term, full time opportunity based in the Grampians region
- Provide leadership and operational oversight of Youth Justice teams
- Make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people and your community
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for the supervision of children and young people in the criminal justice system. The Regional General Manager Youth Justice leads the management and oversight of a continuum of community-based services including diversion initiatives; regional departmental staff in the Youth Justice Court Advice Service and internal Koori Youth Justice services; and staff responsible for the supervision and case management of children and young people subject to court orders including supervised bail, deferrals, community youth justice orders and youth parole.
About the role:
Based in Ballarat, the Regional General Manager, Youth Justice will be a member of the region's executive management team. The position will work closely with internal and external stakeholders that work with children and young people involved with, or at risk of entering the criminal justice system. In building relationships with key agencies and stakeholders the Regional General Manager, Youth Justice will influence strengthened diversionary responses, promote opportunities for the rehabilitation of young offenders and contribute to community safety and assist with crime reduction in the community. This is a full time, parental leave cover from 27 August 2025 to 1 May 2026.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide expert advice to the Regional and Executive Directors
- Provide leadership to staff, promoting the effective integration of related services and programs into DJCS
- Develop plans and strategies consistent with the regional business plan and allocate appropriate resources to locations
- Maintain case management records, ensuring quality assurance requirements are met and properly recorded
- Prepare regional reports for senior management at an advanced professional level and resolve complex and sensitive issues.
About you:
- Significant expertise in the statutory Youth Services context and the delivery of community-based services responding to children and young people.
- Extensive experience in the case management of complex and/or high-risk individuals/young people within the relevant legislative, practice and procedural frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing cross functional operations and determining service delivery resource allocation.
- Creates a culture that supports and respects the individuality of others and recognises the benefits of diverse ideas and approaches
- Develops long-term and multi-phased plans to implement complex strategies to build buy-in from key internal and external stakeholders
For more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact:
- Michelle Wood - Executive Director, West Area at [email protected]
Why work with us?
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we provide every person with the means to achieve their potential through ongoing learning and development opportunities in a diverse, equitable and supportive environment.
We look for people who are prepared to do their very best in line with our values and behaviours. Our values shape and influence how we recruit, train and develop our staff and build relationships with stakeholders.
We will also provide you with professional development opportunities, an employee assistance program, access to job opportunities across the Victorian Government, salary packaging and much more.
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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
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.
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 safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
