Senior Officer Youth Custodial

This is a Pool process with permanent full-time opportunities.

Currently, there are three (3) permanent positions available for immediate filling.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Senior Officers work with complex young people, where neurodevelopmental deficits, mental health issues, and complex trauma are prevalent. In order to effectively support the needs of these young people and achieve positive outcomes, Senior Officers require specialist skills and training. The Department will provide a diverse range of training to ensure that the Senior Officers have the required skill and knowledge, including working with young people with disabilities, behaviour modification principals, positive behaviour support, basic counselling skills and modalities, restorative justice practices, cultural competency training, trauma informed practice, suicide prevention and intervention, and understanding rehabilitation and how this can be supported in a custodial environment.

The desire to positively work with young people in challenging situations is critical.

BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• 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:

1. A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and;
2. A statement no more than two (2) pages addressing the two (2) following Job-Related Requirements.
   Please provide examples to support your claims.

• An ability to contribute to the development and implementation of operational service models that promote the wellbeing of young people in custody.
• An  ability to build and sustain positive relationships with young people (particularly from an Aboriginal background), their families, your colleagues and service providers to achieve better outcomes for young people.

All remaining Job-Related Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Pool Recruitment

This pool will be open for a period of twelve (12) months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, full-time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.

The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies at similar locations, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.

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

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.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Lisa Ryan on (08) 9333 2*** 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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