For over 120 years, Hope Community Services has supported Western Australians facing the toughest challenges. We bring diligence, optimism, courage, and collaboration to every person and community we walk alongside. Through a community-led and culturally respectful approach, we help thousands of people each year to regain stability, safety, and control in their lives.
About the Role
As the
Youth Justice Manager – Pilbara/Kimberley
, you will lead, develop, and oversee youth justice services across the region, including Bail and Community Mentoring programs in Kununurra, Port Hedland, and Broome.
You will provide strong operational leadership, guide staff performance, manage contracts and budgets, and build trusted relationships with Youth Justice Services and community partners. This role has significant impact across service delivery, cultural engagement, team leadership, and regional program development.
What's on Offer
$110,****** base + super + $11,000,00 regional allowance per annum
Based in Broome
Full-time – 38 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Salary packaging available (up to $15,900 per year)
Professional development, leadership support and ongoing supervision
Free, confidential counselling for staff and families
Opportunities to influence and strengthen youth justice outcomes across the region
Work within a culturally secure and community-led framework
Meaningful collaboration with Youth Justice Services, Aboriginal organisations and local partners
Travel within the Pilbara and Kimberley to support regional initiatives
You'll Need
A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Health, Education, Social Science, Youth Work, Mental Health Nursing or similar
OR extensive experience (5–9+ years) in related community, youth, justice or health services
Demonstrated experience managing operational systems, contracts, reporting, and budgets
Proven ability to recruit, supervise, develop and support staff, including complex performance management
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage respectfully with diverse people, communities and professionals
Experience utilising data systems, implementing policies and procedures, and applying risk management and quality improvement frameworks
Ability to build strong relationships with government, community services, Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, and sector partners
Highly developed communication, administrative and computer skills
Important
To apply, you must have the right to work in Australia.
Pre-employment requirements include:
Current C or A class driver's licence
Working with Children Check
National Police Certificate (within 3 months)
Current First Aid Certificate
Department of Justice Clearance (required prior to commencement)
Next Steps
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an initial conversation and invited to interview.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Hope Community Services welcomes diversity in all its forms, including culture, language, race, ethnicity, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, intersex variations, religion and lived experience. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, safe, valued and supported.
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