Youth Justice Officer

This is a pool recruitment, to fill Permanent and Fixed Term positions across the state in various Regional and Metropolitan locations.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team in a challenging but rewarding role within Youth Justice Services.

Youth Justice Services works with young people who offend and their families to address the underlying causes that drive offending to deliver the best outcomes for young people, their families and their communities. Youth Justice Services is a multi-disciplinary team working to provide an evidenced based responsive service to young people and their families when they come into contact with the Youth Justice system. 

If you would describe yourself as a capable, empathetic and passionate individual who is genuinely excited by the prospect of delivering guidance to young people and working with their families and their communities then this is the job for you! 

As a Youth Justice Officer (YJO) you will report to the Team Leader and operate as part of the Regional or Metropolitan Centre case management team. You will be responsible for supervising young people in the community who are involved, or at risk of being involved in the justice system, by providing advice and assessment reports to courts and releasing authorities.

No degree is required for this role and training will be provided. 

About You

Can you build rapport with people of various ages and backgrounds in a culturally appropriate manner? 

Are you motivated and committed to work with people from a wide range of challenging situations and help them achieve their personal goals?

Can you work as part of a team, develop case management plans, assessment reports and provide advice to the Court and releasing authorities? 

If you answered ‘YES’ to the above questions, then please apply for this meaningful and rewarding role with the Department of Justice.

Why join the team

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 the young people you work with.

To find out more about this opportunity and to apply for this position, click on the Apply Now button, or follow the direct link below.  

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Applications must be received by 4:30pm on Monday 22 April, 2024.