Currently there are two permanent, full-time positions within Youth CLMI Services available for immediate filling and one fixed term, full time opportunity available for 12 months with the possibility of extension within Youth Court Services commencing from April 2026.
This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities within Youth CLMI Services and Youth Court Services.
About Justice
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 roles
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team in a challenging but rewarding role as a Senior Youth Justice Officer (SYJO) in either; Youth CLMI Services or Youth Court Services.
Youth CLMI Services
The SYJO is responsible for case management of young people on Orders under the Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023 (CLMI). The position is responsible for coordinating, consulting and supporting CLMI identified young people within community, custody and Court settings. In addition, the position represents the department in court, responsible for the provision and submission of court reports, sourcing responsible adults to arrange bail, and secretariat functions for interagency collaboration and system coordination.
The SYJO - Youth CLMI is responsible for providing services for young people that are in alignment with those mandated under the Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023 (CLMI).
Youth Court Services
SYJOs working in Youth Justice Court Services represent (on a rostered basis) the Department of Corrective Services in the Perth Children’s Court and other children’s courts as required to present options consistent with the general principles of The Young Offenders Act.
The role includes:
- liaison with Police Prosecutors, Director Public Prosecutions (DPP) and defence or duty counsel on matters relating to young people held in custody and young people who may need special consideration due to their development, cultural issues and maturation.
- pre-court liaison and support service to young people and their families who appear in Children’s Courts
- post-court explanation of responsibilities and information in relation to orders that young people have been placed on by the court
- monitoring standards and quality of advice reports to the children’s court
The SYJO also provides advice, training, coaching and mentoring to Youth Justice staff as well as training YJS centre statutory staff on Children’s Court preparation, procedures and representation
Eligibility
Permanent positions – To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
WWC positions – In accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people, you must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.
Benefits and opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career pathway opportunities
- Learning and development opportunity programs
Application process
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
- Provide a comprehensive Resume/Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferrable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
- Provide a response (no more than 3 pages) to the following two questions. Please provide examples to support your claims.
- Describe a time when you were required to communicate complex, sensitive or competing information to multiple audiences. How did you adapt your communication to influence understanding or decision-making, and what was the outcome?
- Outline a situation where you had to build or maintain a professional working relationship with the judiciary or another key stakeholder in a challenging context.
- Contact details of two work-related referees
As part of the online application process, you will need to indicate whether you wish to apply for the Senior Youth Justice Officer (Youth CLMI Services), Senior Youth Justice Officer (Youth Court Services) or both positions.
All remaining Job-Related Requirements and/or Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancies or pool, please contact Melissa Zampatti, Manager Youth CLMI on (08) 9227 2510 for a confidential discussion.
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 and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
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 adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
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.
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