Manager Regional Youth Justice Services

Salary: Level 7, $128,077 - $136,891 p.a. plus 11% superannuation (PSCA 2022)
Position number: 014452
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Geraldton
Closing date: 2024-03-22 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
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Currently, there is one permanent position available for immediate filling.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Regional Manager’s position oversees a large regional area in the Mid-West with the main office located in Geraldton and two sub offices in Carnarvon and Meekatharra. Service delivery responsibilities include providing case management to young people, families, and community across the region, engaging Aboriginal community and partnerships to deliver better outcomes for young people, servicing a range of Courts either in the town locations or via circuit court, delivering statutory and diversionary services across the region.
The Regional Manager position plays a critical role in providing leadership to the region and staff in the centre, overseeing standards in service delivery, managing resources, staffing and performance related outcomes.
As the Regional Manager, the successful applicant will be expected to:

• Build relationships and communicate in a culturally competent manner with young people, their families and communities (including Aboriginal and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse young people, families and communities);
• Maintain focus on the Department’s goals concerning safety, security and rehabilitation;
• Work to improve communication and model integrity and respect in all interactions;
• Operate within the Department's Corporate Governance Framework, policies and procedures and ensure effective transparency and accountability of all Department activity;
• Operate within chain of command facilities to coordinate activities required to meet the Department’s strategic objectives;
• Work collaboratively to achieve common goals and best practice and facilitate business improvements as appropriate;
• Facilitate cultural and management reforms within the Department through leadership and engagement; and
• Represent the Department’s interest on committees and working groups as required.

BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Flexible working arrangements
• Government Regional Officers Housing may be provided (subject to availability and eligibility).
• Career pathway opportunities
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

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: * A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of (2) two referees and;

• A statement of no more than (3) three A4 pages addressing the following four Job-Related Requirements, Role Specific Criteria and application question. Please provide examples to support your claims.

• Shapes and Manages Strategy
• Exemplifies Personal Integrity and Self-Awareness
• Achieve Results
• Significant, demonstrated experience working collaboratively with young people, their families and communities (including Aboriginal young people, families, communities and elders).
• In context of the JDF, demonstrate how your leadership and management skills will be used to deliver positive outcomes in a regional setting.

All remaining Job-Related Requirements 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.
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 vacancy please contact Tanya Castellas, Director Youth Justice Community Centres on (08) 9264 6345 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.