Children's Court Youth Diversion Coordinator - North Metro

About This Role

Ongoing, Full Time opportunity based in the North MetroHelp Young People at a crucial time of their lives to change their life trajectory and impact community safetySalary band of $97,429 - $109,593 plus superannuation

Delivered by the youth justice service as a discrete program Children's Court Youth Diversion (CCYD) has a critical interface with the Youth Justice Court Advice Service. CCYD ensures consistent and equitable access to diversion for eligible young Victorians early in their contact with the Children's Court.

About The Role

As a CCYD Coordinator, you will ensures children and young people before the Children's Court of Victoria are supported to access and complete youth diversion. You will liaise with a range of stakeholders to conduct a comprehensive assessment for diversion suitability and strengthen young people's existing relationships and interests to promote positive change.

Key Responsibilities Include

Provide authoritative advice, information and reports to stakeholders and advocate on behalf of the young person, as appropriate.Undertake evidence-based assessment in relation a young person's eligibility for the CCYDProvide short term case coordination and facilitate brief interventions for young people with complex needsIdentify issues and trends, assess the potential application of developments in the fieldCollect and analyse data that informs current and future policy development and service delivery

Please note this role requires travel to multiple locations across the North West Metro Region including Broadmeadows, Sunshine and Melbourne CBD.

About You

Advanced understanding of the criminal justice system as it relates to young people, and services available to young people.Understanding of the principles of diversion and case work and a range of assessment and brief interventionsAn in-depth knowledge of restorative justice would be beneficial.Establishes trust with others, gathers information and develops persuasive arguments based on factsdemonstrates an interest in and an appreciation of a range of different cultures and actively seeks to understand and effectively address the issues and views of others

For more details on the position please review the position description attached or contact:

Gemma Ryan – Team Manager – CCYD on 0421053049 or Gemma.Ryan@justice.vic.gov.au

Why work with us?

A fair salaryGenerous leave entitlementsTransparent performance frameworkEmployee Wellbeing supportComprehensive training when you commence and throughout your careerSecondments and promotions

For further information on our benefits please follow the link Why work for Vic (careers.vic.gov.au)

How To Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications only require a resume. 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, nationally coordinated criminal history checks (NCCHC), 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.

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 safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.