Aboriginal Support Officer (50D)

This is a permanent, part time vacancy working 60 hours per fortnight.

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 Juvenile Justice Teams are an alternative way to handle young people who have committed offences or may be in the early stages of offending. The teams ask that young people take responsibility for their actions as part of diverting them from the courts.

The Aboriginal Support Officer:

• Provides assistance to the Juvenile Justice Team Coordinator with intake and referrals.
• Advises Aboriginal young people and their families regarding Juvenile Justice Team processes and schedules Juvenile Justice Team meetings for Aboriginal young people.
• Supports the young person and family to achieve desired outcomes identified in the action plan, as directed by the Juvenile Justice Team Coordinator.
• Attends Juvenile Justice Team meetings to ensure action plans and meetings are appropriate for Aboriginal young people and their families.
• Informs and liaises with community members about Juvenile Justice Team functions.

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 PROCESSHow to apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form 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:

1. A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and;
2. A statement no more than 2 pages addressing the following work related requirements contained in the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
   • Team Work
   • Communication
   • Knowledge

All remaining work related requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

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.

Eligibility

The Department recognises Aboriginality as a genuine qualification for this position under 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) descent, identify as ATSI and be recognised as such by the ATSI community.

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 elligible for appointment to this position. 

Desirable applicants will hold a current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence.

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.

Further Information

If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Ms Amanda Kacperek on 9334 6000 or Mr Steven Smith on 9334 6000 for a confidential discussion.