• Fixed term, full time opportunity based in the Grampians region
• Provide leadership and operational oversight of Youth Justice teams
• Make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people and your community
  The Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for the supervision of children and young people in the criminal justice system. The Regional General Manager Youth Justice leads the management and oversight of a continuum of community-based services including diversion initiatives; regional departmental staff in the Youth Justice Court Advice Service and internal Koori Youth Justice services; and staff responsible for the supervision and case management of children and young people subject to court orders including supervised bail, deferrals, community youth justice orders and youth parole.

FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE POSITION PLEASE REVIEW THE POSITION DESCRIPTION ATTACHED OR CONTACT:

• Michelle Wood - Executive Director, West Area at Michelle.Wood@justice.vic.gov.au

Based in Ballarat, the Regional General Manager, Youth Justice will be a member of the region’s executive management team. The position will work closely with internal and external stakeholders that 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 Regional General Manager, Youth Justice will influence strengthened diversionary responses, promote opportunities for the rehabilitation of young offenders and contribute to community safety and assist with crime reduction in the community. This is a full time, parental leave cover from 27 August 2025 to 1 May 2026.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide expert advice to the Regional and Executive Directors
• Provide leadership to staff, promoting the effective integration of related services and programs into DJCS
• Develop plans and strategies consistent with the regional business plan and allocate appropriate resources to locations
• Maintain case management records, ensuring quality assurance requirements are met and properly recorded
• Prepare regional reports for senior management at an advanced professional level and resolve complex and sensitive issues.