About this role
Provide leadership and senior operational oversight across two Youth Justice teams
Drive a high-performance and accountability culture with strong foundations in evidence-based practices and processes
This is an ongoing, full-time position
The salary range for this role is $134,593 to $180,117 (plus superannuation), and in accordance with the employment entitlements that apply to the CYF6 classification under the VPS EBA 2024
About us:
Youth Justice, a division of the Department of Justice and Community Safety, is responsible for the supervision of children and young people in the criminal justice system
This includes young people aged 10-18 years and young adults who are serving their sentence in the YJ dual track system
We work with young people in the community, or in the custodial setting, to reduce their offending and partner with others to provide genuine opportunities for children and young people to turn their lives around
The Regional General Manager of Youth Justice for the Southern Metropolitan Region leads the management and oversight of a continuum of community-based services including:
* Diversion initiatives such as our Children's Court Youth Diversion Program
* Youth Justice Court Advice Services
* Culturally safe and responsive Aboriginal Youth Justice services
* Case management of children and young people subject to court orders
As this role leads the Southern Metropolitan Region, a presence across both the Dandenong and Frankston locations is essential
Travel to other regional locations, including YJ Custodial environments may also be required
About the role:
Reporting to the Executive Director of Justice Services for the South Area, the YJ Regional General Manager is a member of the Regional Executive for the broader South East Metropolitan Region
The position works closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders who 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 YJ Regional General Manager influences strengthened diversionary responses, promotes opportunities for the rehabilitation of young offenders and ensures case management practices are evidence-based and responsive
Through their organisational leadership, strong performance and safety culture, they contribute to the Department's Strategic Direction of 'a trusted justice and community safety system that works together to build a just, safe, and resilient Victoria.'
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing expert advice to the Executive Director, Commissioner and other Departmental Executives as required
* Providing leadership to staff, promoting the effective integration of related services and programs into DJCS
* Developing plans and strategies consistent with the business plan and allocating appropriate resources to locations
* Maintaining high quality case management practices, ensuring YJ statutory obligations are met and properly recorded
* Preparing reports for Senior Executives and Ministers of Government at an advanced and professional level to 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 case management practices 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