Description:
This is a Permanent, full-time vacancy.
Currently, there is one permanent position available for immediate filling.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Youth Justice Services is responsible for the safety, security and rehabilitation of young people both in the community and custody. Its core objective is to reduce reoffending among young people and to divert young people away from the criminal justice system.
The Senior Youth Justice Officer position is responsible for the day-to-day case coordination and supervision of young people on community-based orders, including Supervised Release Orders, the case coordination of young people on Detention Orders and the provision and submission of accurate and timely court reports. The Senior Youth Justice Officer may be required to represent the Department in the Children’s Court.
The Senior Youth Justice Officer is responsible for providing services for young people that are in alignment with those mandated under the Young Offenders Act 1994.
BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Housing provided to eligible applicants
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location-based allowances
- Career pathway opportunities
- Learning and development opportunity programs
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.
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:
A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and a statement no more than three (3) pages addressing the following Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria .
Please provide examples to support your claims.
- Shapes and Manages Strategy
- Achieve Results
- Demonstrated experience working with young people, their families and communities (including Aboriginal young people, families, communities and elders).
All remaining Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
EQUITY AND DIVERSITY
The Department of Justice is committed in 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.
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 the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.
ELIGIBILITY
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/EQUIPMENT
This position is identified under section 6 of the Act (Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 (the Act) as Child Related Work. Applicants must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.
The following is a description of requirements when working in Centres/Branches that service regional areas (these requirements may also be applicable to metropolitan based positions that service regional areas):
- Travel may be required to be undertaken so there is a requirement for Youth Service Officers to drive vehicles (including 4WD) with manual transmissions and as such, a current manual driver’s licence (class C) must be held when working across the State. There may also be a requirement to travel via airplane including light aircraft.
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 No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies .
FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Rhett Wilkinson, Regional Manager on (08) 9151 1333 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. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
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 on 1300 733 056 for assistance.