Want a job where you can make a difference?
Shape futures…become a Youth Custodial Officer
A role with the WA Department of Justice is more than a job - it is an opportunity to have a rewarding career!
Applications are now open.
The advertisement has been extended until 26th May and the next training program commences in September 2025.
Join a people-focused organisation dedicated to creating a safer, fairer community. We offer diverse opportunities across Western Australia to make a difference in local communities.
Apply now and start your rewarding career today!
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
About the role
The Department of Justice is looking for people with life experience, empathy and compassion.
Youth Custodial Officers play a key role in supporting positive outcomes and fostering growth for young people in detention at Banksia Hill Detention Centre in Canning Vale, Western Australia.
As a Youth Custodial Officer, you will be part of a team working alongside education, health, vocational and cultural professionals to play an important role in improving outcomes for young people in detention. The right people for this job are resilient and enjoy working with young people – you may have done this professionally, voluntarily, through your family network or from other experiences.
About you
Do you have resilience, maturity, compassion and empathy?
Be a positive role model and work with young people and their families who have often experienced significant trauma. As a Youth Custodial Officer, you will balance care and control, be empathetic and encouraging yet will still set important boundaries to maintain a safe environment.
You will implement the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations (Details are included in the Youth Custodial Officer Information Booklet) into everything you do to ensure young people are safe and encouraged to lead law-abiding, productive lives in a culturally supportive way.
Eligibility requirements
What else do you need:
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency, or New Zealand citizenship
- A current unrestricted C class driver’s licence (an automatic licence is acceptable, however, no learner or probationary licences)
- Applicants must be able to successfully apply for a Working with Children Check or have a current Working with Children Check to be eligible for appointment to this position
All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
Further Information
For details about the process, requirements, and other benefits, please refer to the Youth Custodial Officer Information Booklet.
You might also consider joining one of our Information Sessions to learn more about the diverse and rewarding aspects of this role. It’s a great chance to ask questions about the position of Youth Custodial Officer, the selection process, benefits, and to connect with experienced staff from Banksia Hill Detention Centre.
To attend an Information Session, you will need an email address to register. These Information Sessions will be conducted either in person or virtually (online via Teams).
Don’t miss out – register for your free ticket to reserve your spot.
To attend a session to learn more about the Youth Custodial Officer role, please click here.
The next Information Session;
- Thursday 10th April 2025, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Virtual Info Session on Teams.
Prior to submitting your application, it is important you read the Youth Custodial Officer Information Booklet, Physical Readiness Test Guide and Job Description Form (JDF) attached to this advertisement.
If you experience difficulty with booking online, please contact Recruitment at recruitment@justice.wa.gov.au .
How to apply
We require you to submit the following information:
A current comprehensive CV/Resume including the contact details of two referees. Acceptable referees are current and previous supervisors or line managers within the last five years.
And, during the online application submission process you will be asked to address the questions below, using your strongest and most relevant examples (250 word limit per question):
1. Provide an example of a time when you used your resilience to achieve a task in a difficult setting. What happened, how did you handle it, and what was the result?
2. Explain a situation where you had to lead a group of people. What specific skills did you apply in that scenario that would be helpful in guiding at-risk youth?
Submitting your application
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
Pool Recruitment
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent to fill vacancies for future intakes.
Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent vacancies with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool. This pool will be open for a period of twelve (12) months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes.
Smoke Free Policy
The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which is fully implemented across the Corrective Services Academy and all women’s prisons with the remaining prison sites to follow over the next 12 – 18 months.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
The Department of Justice respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land as being the first peoples of this country. We embrace the vast Aboriginal cultural diversity throughout Western Australia and understand the importance of fostering respectful partnerships with Aboriginal colleagues, clients, and those in our care. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values inclusion and diversity.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information about the role, please contact Deputy Superintendent Operations on (08) 9333 2206. All enquiries related to the recruitment and selection process should be directed to the Recruitment Team on recruitment@justice.wa.gov.au or call 1800 974 199 during business hours.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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Child Safe Principles
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/childrens-rights/national-principles-child-safe-organisations
Jobs and Skills WA
https://www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au
