Manager, Youth Justice Manuals

Role Overview

Manager, Youth Justice Manuals – Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria

About the Role

Leading a team of policy and project staff to develop high‑quality policy and practical guidance for operational staff through Youth Justice Manuals. Contribute to improving outcomes for justice‑involved young people in Victoria.

Opportunity

• Ongoing, full‑time position based in Melbourne.
• VPS Grade 6 : $138,631 – $185,518 per year plus superannuation.
• Subject‑matter expertise in operational policy development, procedural guidance and implementation across Youth Justice.
• Identify and address new and emerging complex, sensitive issues with system‑wide impacts; integrate solutions across the department and other agencies.
• Represent Youth Justice and the department at relevant forums within and outside government.
• Strategic leadership in developing the Community and Custodial Youth Justice manuals, ensuring guidance reflects contemporary best practice and supports key legislation, policies and reforms.

Qualifications & Experience

Benefits

Child Safe Statement

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm, have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality, and aim to foster a culturally safe, child‑safe environment for all children and young people we contact.

Equal Opportunity

Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Inclusion of people of diverse backgrounds is welcomed.

Application Process

To apply, click the Apply button on the advertisement. Include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

Applications close 11 : 59pm, Monday 10th November 2025.

For Aboriginal support, contact Aboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au .

Contact Linsey Thomson on 0417 307 052 or linsey.thomson@justice.vic.gov.au for queries.

Pre‑employment checks (national police, misconduct screening) will be required.

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