Practice Lead

Overview

Join Victoria's Youth Justice Precinct at Cherry Creek. Lead a team of Behaviour Support Specialists supporting the rehabilitation of young people in custody and contribute to improving the outcomes of young people's futures.

About This Role

Ongoing, full-time position based in Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct. VPS 5 role : $113,022 - $136,747 per year plus super. Lead a multi-disciplinary team of staff delivering psychosocial programs and individual interventions to support the management of a young person\'s behaviour in custody and reintegration into the community. Provide high quality supervision and access to professional development, developing and maintaining a culture that supports best practice. Lead the capacity building of unit staff through developing their skills and confidence to manage and intervene with positive behaviour strategies for youths with highly complex behaviours. Oversee the development of individualised strategies, interventions and plans that are person-centred and responsive to the young people\'s needs, helping reduce the occurrence and impact of behaviours of concern.

Responsibilities

Lead a multi-disciplinary team of staff delivering psychosocial programs and interventions to support the management of a young person\'s behaviour in custody and reintegration into the community.

Provide high quality supervision and access to professional development, fostering a culture that supports best practice.

Develop and mentor unit staff to use positive behaviour strategies for managing young people in custody with highly complex behaviours.

Oversee the development of individualised, person-centred strategies, interventions and plans that respond to needs and reduce behaviours of concern.

To be successful in this role you will have

Experience in leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver interventions and services to complex client groups.

Specialist expertise in working directly with young people presenting with multiple and complex needs, including offending behaviour, trauma, substance use and mental health issues.

Competence in delivering practice supervision.

You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.

What\'s in it for you?

You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.

Job stability – position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).

A fair salary – great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.

Transparent performance framework – understand how you\'re tracked and develop with your manager.

Generous leave entitlements – personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.

Employee Assistance Program support – confidential counselling and financial / retirement planning support.

Additional information

Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Aboriginal candidates are supported by the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. For cultural support, contact For designated positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality may be required prior to offer.

We are committed to a diverse workforce and to expanding the number of veterans in the public sector.

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 process or an alternative format for application materials, please contact the person listed in this advertisement.

Important Information

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 aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child-friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with.

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