Senior Youth Justice Officer

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.
About the role
The Youth Justice Services Division 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 Senior Youth Justice Officer position is responsible for the day-to-day case coordination and supervision of young people on community based orders (including Supervised Release Orders – juvenile parole), the case coordination of young people on Detention Orders and the provision and submission of accurate and timely court reports (including representing the Department in Court).
The Senior Youth Justice Officer is responsible for providing services for young people that are in alignment with those mandated under the Young Offenders Act 1994.
Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must have a current valid driver’s licence, Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be able to successfully apply for a WWCC to be eligible for appointment to this position.
About you
Interested parties must be able to demonstrate case management experience in working with some of the most vulnerable, complex and marginalised young people in our community.
All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
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.
We require you to submit:
A current comprehensive CV, including the contact details of two referees, and a statement no more than 3 pages addressing the following job-related requirements and/or role specific criteria. Please provide examples to support your claims. * Teamwork

• Communication/Interpersonal
• Counselling & Intervention
• Time Management

All remaining job-related requirements and/or role specific criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
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 an equal opportunity employer and is committed to growing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce as a part of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Management Plan and its Aboriginal Workforce Development Strategy. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth.
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 Steven Smith, Manager on 9334 6000 or Kelli Gould, Team Leader on 9334 6000 for a confidential discussion.