Youth Justice Bail After Hours Service Worker

at  Department of Justice and Community Safety

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: North West Region
Job type: Full time / 31/12/2026
Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Salary: $91,836 - $103,302
Occupation: Prison and Corrective Services

Reference: DJCS/YJ2395-JAN

• Two fixed term, full time roles based in Parkville, Melbourne until 31/12/2026.
• Support the afterhours monitoring and response to young people subject to electronic monitoring of bail conditions.
• Salary of $91,836 - $103,302 plus superannuation and yearly increases.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor of Social Work or Diploma in Community Services Work is required. (Other tertiary qualifications at Diploma or above will be considered only if they include units of study in case management/casework practice and has had supervised practical work placements.)
• A current Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) card is required and will need to be provided prior to commencement of employment by the applicant. Currency will need to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.
• A current full driver’s license is required. The role will involve travel including during night shifts and on weekends.

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

• Kathryn Poland – General Manager, Youth Justice Court Advice and Bail Service on 0437 539 919

The YJBAS provides bail assessments and advice to Bail Justices and the Weekend Online Remand Court (WORC) outside of standard business hours, including weeknights, weekends and public holidays. This function supports the Children’s Court and Bail Justices to undertake informed decision-making, and ensure young people are dealt with in a manner consistent with the key principles underpinning relevant legislation.
YJBAS workers also support the delivery of the EBSS service. EBSS is a two-year trial within Youth Justice, providing enhanced supervision and support, including electronic monitoring, to young people on bail in the metropolitan Melbourne area.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct quality bail assessments, create reports, and provide authoritative and expert advice to Bail Justices and the WORC.
• Respond to afterhours electronic monitoring alerts, including assisting the young person and family to troubleshoot technical issues with electronic monitoring devices, providing a physical response to support maintenance if required and when safe to do so, and associated record keeping and information sharing.
• Provide technical expertise and specialised support in electronic monitoring, including conducting installation, maintenance and removal of electronic monitoring devices.

The YJBAS workers will be required to operate on a rotating roster, with both evening and day shifts, which includes weekends and public holidays. The role also requires reasonable additional hours and work outside of standard business hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays, which will be remunerated in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024.