Relocation supports available to Interstate and New Zealand applicants.
These are permanent, full time vacancies (37.5 hours per week)
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
Ready to kick‑start your career empowering young people in the stunning Kimberley? This is your chance to make a real impact!
As a Youth Support Officer, you will provide positive role modelling to help young people develop the life skills needed to move toward a law‑abiding lifestyle. You’ll support young people and their families to work toward the goals outlined in their through‑care and case coordination plans, and assist them to achieve the best possible outcomes.
The role includes liaising with internal and external stakeholders to support each young person’s progress, as well as coordinating or providing transport so they can attend programs identified in their plans. Working alongside Senior Youth Justice Officers and Youth Justice Officers, you will also help promote effective parenting and support parents and caregivers in their responsibilities.
You will provide regular, relevant feedback and reports on each young person’s progress, and contribute positively as part of the workplace team.
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
- Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
- Relocation assistance/allowance available for applicants relocating from Interstate or New Zealand.
- Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) at subsidised rates (if eligible).
- District Allowance.
- Annual Leave Travel Concession.
- 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 one-page statement addressing your suitability for the role in the context of the job-related requirements and/or role specific criteria.
- Contact details of two work related referees.
All remaining Job-Related Requirements and/or Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Mike Birchall, Regional Manager – West Kimberley Youth Justice Services on Mike.Birchall@justice.wa.gov.au 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 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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