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Want a job where you can make a difference?
Change your path…become a Youth Justice Officer.
Youth Justice Services have vacancies State-wide and are seeking capable, dynamic and passionate staff to support young people and their families to have a positive life and be contributing members in the community.
We are also seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who possess the cultural knowledge to help us build and shape the Department’s service capabilities.
As a measure to achieve equality, the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (EOA) applies as follows:
- Section 51 of the EOA is applied to this process to attract and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
About Us
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
Youth Justice Services’ core objective is to reduce reoffending among young people through programs and services to divert young people away from the criminal justice system.
A Youth Justice Officer is responsible for providing services for young people that are in alignment with the provisions contained in the Young Offenders Act 1994.
A Youth Justice Officer provides case coordination of services to young people who have offended; are in custody; subject to community supervision orders; at risk of further offending or have come into contact with the justice system.
To be successful in the Youth Justice Officer role, you need to be highly motivated and committed to improving the lives of young people.
About You
Can you build rapport with young people of various ages and backgrounds in a culturally appropriate manner?
Are you motivated and committed to work with young people and their families through a wide range of challenging situations and help them achieve their personal goals?
Can you work as part of a team, develop case management plans, assessment reports and provide advice to the Court and releasing authorities?
If you have said ‘YES’ to the above questions, then please apply for this meaningful and rewarding role with the Department of Justice.
Eligibility to Apply
To apply to be a Youth Justice Officer, you will need:
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency; or New Zealand citizenship
- A current C class drivers’ licence (automatic licence is acceptable)
- Possess a current Working with Children Check (or be willing to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position)
- A willingness to fulfill requirements of working in a regional office, and to be away from home for periods of time to undertake regional and remote travel
- To be available for out-of-hours duties as per the Award
- Be prepared to travel via airplane (including light aircraft) to service regional locations.
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 more detail about the process, requirements and other benefits please refer to the Job Applicant Information and Guide. Prior to submitting your application, it is important to read the Information Guide and Job Description Form (JDF) attached to this advertisement.
Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for various occupations and workforces in WA. This will be introduced in a phased approach, more information can be found at Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces.
How to Apply
We require you to submit online:
- a current comprehensive Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Contact details of two referees - one being your current or previous line manager/supervisor that can comment on your skills, abilities, depth of experience and work performance. Referees will be required to return completed reports within one to two weeks of receiving the request to provide a reference, therefore, it is important to keep your referees informed during the process.
- During the online application submission process, you will need to address three selection criteria questions relating to role specific responsibilities (see below). To be competitive, we suggest providing examples to strongly address the criteria. Please answer each question in 250 words or less:
- Achieve Results
- Builds Productive Relationships
- Communicates and Influences Effectively
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, ensure your job application is completed and submitted on time as late applications will not be accepted.
To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Please apply online - emailed and posted applications will not be accepted.
Pool Recruitment
Successful applicants will be placed in an Appointment Pool, and over a 24 month period may be offered similar vacancies at level that are: Permanent - full time, part time; or Fixed Term Contract - full time, part time, at regional offices and other Youth Justice Service branches and offices throughout the State as required.
Contact us
For all enquiries related to the selection process contact the Bulk Recruitment Team by email: recruitment@justice.wa.gov.au or phone: 1800 974 199 during business hours.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team by email: aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or phone: (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice. Alternatively, if you would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
For further information about the role, please contact Wendy Telfer on (08) 9264 6286.