Community Youth Officer

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.

Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.

The Opportunity As a Community Youth Officer you will be part of Target 120 which is a collaborative early intervention program to address the complex needs of at-risk young people and their families to prevent escalating offending behaviour.

You will operate across systems to implement and coordinate Target 120 in the local area, and some of your responsibilities are:

• coordination of client intake, support planning and service provision for young people and their families in Target 120.
• providing a key interface between government agencies, community service organisations and the local community, gathering and sharing information to provide enhanced access to supports and services for Target 120 clients in accordance with their support plans.
• convening and maintaining relevant local governance groups, and reporting to the Target 120 project team.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Steven Hanning, Principal Project Officer, on 0427 866 ***.

There is currently 1 fixed term position available for immediate filling.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies fixed term or permanent that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities. 

Join the Department of Communities Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A current resume/CV.
2. A maximum two (2) page written application addressing all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
3. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
4. An application form (for hard copy applications only).

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Margia Munoz, HR Advisor on 0466 171 *** or via email on *************@communities.wa.gov.au.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

TTY/voice calls - 133 677

Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727

SMS relay - 0423 677 ***

Integrity and Honesty The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity. 

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.  

Equity and DiversityThe Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Margia Munoz. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.

Attachments:
- Application Form
- Information for Job Applicants
- JDF - Community Youth Officer (T120) - Level 6.docx

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