Aboriginal Support Officer

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This is a permanent, part time vacancy.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Aboriginal Support Officer is responsible for assisting the Juvenile Justice Team and providing support to young people and their family to achieve desired outcomes identified in the action plan as directed.

Some of the duties of the Aboriginal Support Officer are to:

• Assist the Juvenile Justice Team with intake and assessment of referrals.
• Advise Aboriginal youth and their families regarding the Juvenile Justice Team processes and schedules.
• Attend Juvenile Justice Team meetings to ensure Action Plans and meetings are appropriate for Aboriginal youth and their families.
• Inform and liaise with community members about Juvenile Justice Team functions.
• Support the young person and family to achieve desired outcomes identified in the Action Plan as directed by the Juvenile Justice Team.
• In conjunction with the Juvenile Justice Team, promote effective parenting and assist parents in fulfilling their parental responsibilities.

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.

For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.

We require you to submit:

1. A current comprehensive resume including the contact details of two (2) referees and;
2. A statement no more than two (2) pages addressing the following job related requirements.
   Please provide examples to support your claims.

• Shapes and Manages Strategy
• Achieve Results
• Communicates and Influences Effectively

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 ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 17***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 ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 17***to for a confidential discussion.

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 descent, identify as and be recognised as such by the 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 eligible for appointment to this position.
• Applicants require a current “C” Class Driver’s 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.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Katerina Arsovska, Chairperson on (08) 6241 5600 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 on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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