Corrective Services
Salary:
Level 4, $95,782 - $100,526 per annum plus 12% superannuation (PCSCAA 2025)
Position number:
017508
Work type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Kununurra
Closing date:
:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Attachments:
- Applicant Information
* Job Description Form - Youth Justice Officer Regional .pdf
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This is a permanent, full time vacancy located in Kununurra.
The Successful application will not be found suitable if they are not able to move to Kununurra.
Relocation supports available to Interstate applicants.
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.
About The Role
Under the supervision and guidance of a team leader, the Youth Justice Officer performs a variety of duties, including but not limited to:
* Case management of young people on Statutory orders.
* Working closely with families to identify and plan bail options.
* Provide and maintain centralised coordination and contact with bail facility staff, family members and other relevant agencies.
* Provide advice to courts and represent Youth Justice Services on issues pertaining to bail.
* Provide assessment and referral pathways for young people to appropriate organisations to assist with diverting them way from the Criminal Justice System.
* Undertake, facilitate and engage with young people referred to the Juvenile Justice Team.
If these duties that you are interested in, this position could be for you.
Eligibility
Permanent positions
– To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
50D positions
– The Department recognises Aboriginality as a genuine qualification for this position under 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as and be recognised as such by the community.
WWC positions
– 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.
Benefits And Opportunities
* Flexible working arrangements can be organised
* Career pathway opportunities
* Learning and development opportunity programs
* Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
* Relocation assistance/allowance available for applicants relocating from Interstate
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.
We Require You To Submit
* Provide a comprehensive Resume/ Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
* Contact details of two work related referees.
* A statement no more than (2) two pages addressing the following Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria, including examples of previous work you have completed:
* Builds Productive Relationships
* Achieve Results
* Demonstrated experience working with young people, their families and communities (including Aboriginal young people, families, communities and elders.)
All remaining
Job-Related Requirements
and
Role Specific Criteria
will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
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 and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact
Daniel Walkerden, Manager East Kimberley Regional Youth Justice Services on
for a confidential discussion.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on or call for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the 'Further Information' section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on or 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
for assistance.
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