Join to apply for the
Youth Justice Officer (Bail)
role at
Department of Justice
Salary: Level 4, $****** – $******* per annum + 12% superannuation (PCSCAA ****)
Position number: ******
Work type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Kununurra
Closing date: **********
Attachments: Applicant Information Pack.pdf, Job Description Form – Youth Justice Officer Regional .pdf
About The Role
Under the supervision 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.
Work closely with families to identify and plan bail options.
Provide and maintain coordinated contact with bail facility staff, family members and other agencies.
Provide advice to courts and represent Youth Justice Services on bail issues.
Provide assessment and referral pathways for young people to appropriate agencies to divert them from the criminal justice system.
Undertake, facilitate and engage with young people referred to the Juvenile Justice Team.
Eligibility
Permanent positions – Australian citizen or permanent resident.
50D positions – Aboriginality recognised under the Equal Opportunity Act ****.
WWC positions – Must hold current Working with Children Check or be able to apply.
Benefits and Opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
Career pathway opportunities
Learning and development programmes
Relocation assistance/allowance for interstate applicants
Application Process
How to Apply
Please review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for detailed requirements.
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Contact details for two referees
Statement (= 2 pages) addressing: Builds Productive Relationships, Achieve Results, Demonstrated experience with young people, families and communities including Aboriginal communities.
All other job-related requirements and role-specific criteria will be assessed later.
Additional Information
For further details, please contact Daniel Walkerden, Manager East Kimberley Regional Youth Justice Services at **************.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at or call **************.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustments can contact Diversity and Inclusion team at or **************.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job Function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries: Government Administration
#J-*****-Ljbffr