This is a fixed term, full time vacancy available for twelve (12) months, with the possibility of extension of up to six (6) months, subject to business requirements.
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 role
The Corrective Services Academy, as a Registered Training Organisation, is responsible for identifying and delivering current and future operational learning and development requirements for Corrective Services. This includes supporting capability development at the individual, business, and organisational levels, from foundational skills through to leadership development. The role of the Youth Justice Training team is to advise, promote and delivery youth justice related learning and development programs for Departmental staff and external clients.
The Team Leader Youth Justice Training oversees the planning and delivery of learning and development for staff working with young people in community justice settings, with a focus on foundation training for new Youth Justice Officers.
The role also supports and develops students and staff undertaking training through supervision, feedback and professional development to ensure the achievement of the required learning outcomes.
The successful applicant:
- Will have industry experience of working with young people engaged in the Western Australian youth justice system.
- Will be self-motivated to learn on how to design, deliver and coordinate an accredited training program.
- Will have an understanding of the Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Community) qualification, and how learning and assessment practices are incorporated into the Youth Justice Foundation Training Program.
- Will have or will work towards attaining the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
- Will possess a strong capability to confidently and accurately deliver training across a range of settings, in alignment with the prescribed curriculum.
- Must be team orientated and focused on delivering team objectives and outcomes whilst also displaying a mature level of autonomy and self-drive.
- Must have good experience in using computers (excel, word and power point).
Benefits and opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Career pathway opportunities.
- Learning and development opportunity programs.
- Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
- Complimentary onsite vehicle parking at the Academy.
- Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
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 transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
- A statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing your suitability for the role in the context of all the Job Related Requirements as listed on the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
- A copy of your current qualifications, including the Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Community) and Certificate IV in Training and Assessing (if obtained).
- Contact details of two (2) recent work referees, with one (1) of them being your current Line Manager where possible.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered at the Corrective Services Academy, Bentley WA 6102 during this period.
For Further Job Related Information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy, please contact Shawn Thomas on (08) 9212 3900 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 ‘For Further Job Related 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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