Industry Officer

• Train young people in horticulture, hospitality or warehousing inside a youth justice setting.
• Be an important part of a young person's structure and routine, helping them make positive changes.
• Guide them to build skills that help them find work after release.
• Ongoing role earning $79,122 - $90,989 + super

As an industry officer at Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct, you will support young people to build work skills, routines and confidence. You will do this in a safe, structured custodial environment with strong team support.

You will:

• train and supervise young people in industries, 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.

Our Industries team work on rostered shifts which will include some nights and weekends.

About you

We're looking for people with experience in horticulture, hospitality or warehousing to grow Malmsbury as a centre for education, enabling young people to find meaningful work when they return to the community. You must hold, or be willing to obtain, required clearances before starting. This includes a Working with Children Check and first aid qualification. You will also complete a fully funded Certificate IV in Youth Justice as part of your role.

You should also 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.

To learn more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email sarah.upputholla@justice.vic.gov.au

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy at https://www.justice.vic.gov.au/careers/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-employment.

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.

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.