Join Victoria's Youth Justice Precinct at Malmsbury. Manage the stores operations and services at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct. Contribute to improving the outcomes of young people's futures. The Department of Justice and Community Safety (Youth Justice) is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system in Victoria focussing on prevention, diversion, and early intervention as the most effective and fiscally responsible ways of reducing youth crime. As an area within the department, Youth Justice is always committed to the demonstration of the departmental values; serve the community, work together, act with integrity, respect other people and make it happen. Youth justice custodial centres accommodate young people aged 12-18 years who have been remanded or sentenced by the Criminal Division of the Children's Court, and some 18-21 year olds sentenced by Adult Courts to a youth justice custodial centre. Youth Justice Custodial Services aim to engage young people in change by addressing their offending behaviour and equipping them with the skills required for positive community participation, within a safe and secure environment. The opportunity Ongoing, full-time position based at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct but working flexibly across other Youth Justice Custodial Precincts (Parkville & Cherry Creek), where needed to respond to operational requirements. VPS3 role: $79,122 - $96,073 per year plus super. Administer a wide range of stores services including ordering, receipt, and issue of all provisions; supplies; unit-supply services and domestic stores and stationery and clothing so as to meet agreed objectives, service delivery standards and timelines, specified budgetary outcomes, stakeholder expectations and client needs. Effectively manage and provide leadership to a team of employees by leading and supporting individuals to achieve their potential and contribution to organisational goals and outcomes as well as modelling departmental values. Resolve operational issues and liaise with managers and employees to advocate solutions to their problems and provide directions on departmental policies. To be successful in this role you will have: Experience in financial and stock management systems and software applications for stock control, purchasing and management. Demonstrated experience in supervising or managing a team Experience providing administrative services preferably within a government environment. Previous experience with Microsoft Suite A current driver's license is required due to the need to work across different locations. A valid Forklift license is desirable. You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment. To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description. 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. There are many advantages in working for the department, including: Job stability – position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS). A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options. Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager. Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave. Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning. If you have any queries, please contact Ryan Long on ryan.long@justice.vic.gov.au Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact Aboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process. For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector. We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too. If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm, Monday 8 th December 2025. 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 and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. 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 seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
