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Youth Justice Program Officer

Australian Red Cross
  • Maximum term position
  • Part time – 30.4 hours per week
  • North Melbourne location

Who we are

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia and across our region.

About the role

The Youth Justice Program Officer (PO) will have two key functions, firstly providing hands on case management support for young people involved in the justice system and secondly supporting in the development and delivery of new and innovative program to support our growth in the justice sector.

The dynamic nature of the role will require the Youth Justice PO to have a strong in depth knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Youth Justice system including key issues and challenges, restorative justice approaches and the link between justice and disadvantage.

What you will bring

  • Proven knowledge of the Victorian youth justice system, including a sound understanding of the social political issues and needs of individuals in the justice sector
  • Experience working in the youth justice sector, including existing relationships and networks
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in stakeholder engagement including interagency collaboration and ability to negotiate, lead collaboration, advocate and network with internal and external stakeholders
  • Proven ability to provide high quality case management support including demonstrated understanding of how to holistically assess complex client needs, including conducting risk assessments, and developing effective case plans and safety planning
  • Demonstrated experience working effectively and sensitively with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities and people from disadvantaged backgrounds
  • Understanding of effective youth participation and Human Centred Design principles and the ability develop and deliver innovative projects and strategic initiatives

The benefits

Be part of one of the largest humanitarian organisations and know that the work contributes to improving outcomes for vulnerable people.

Red Cross offers generous salary packaging benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Further information

For further information about this role, please refer to the position description attached below or contact Kaillee Dyke on 03 8327 6961 Mondays and Thursdays only.

Position description: Download File PD - Youth Justice Program Officer  

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