Youth Justice Officers contribute to community safety by making a positive difference to the lives of young people who offend. You'll be working from community-based centres, Banksia Hill Detention Centre and the courts.
The role
Youth Justice Officers manage and supervise young people in the community. It’s a challenging role which can provide great rewards.
Your life experience, knowledge, communication skills and empathy will be invaluable in this role.
Young people who come into contact with the justice system often present with complex needs and special requirements. You will be required to engage with young people and their families in a community, custodial and home environment in a culturally appropriate manner. You will regularly meet with young people to help them adopt law-abiding lifestyles and to comply with court and supervised release orders.
Youth Justice Officers undertake risks/needs assessments, provide advice and report to the Courts and releasing authorities.
Managing young people will require you to use appropriate counselling, develop intervention plans and work with other government and non-government services. Always focused on the young person, you will assist them and their families to engage with the Courts and treatment programs.
Youth Justice Officers make a vital contribution towards a fair, just and safe community for all Western Australians.
The benefits
Show moreOur Youth Justice Officers enjoy a range of great benefits including:
- employment security
- flexible working conditions
- generous leave entitlements including:
- 4 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
- personal leave
- parental leave (up to 14 weeks)
- study leave
- long service leave after 7 years
- purchased leave
- competitive base-grade salary: $87,712 - $92,057 per annum plus 10% superannuation
- regional incentives (depending on the location)
- career development opportunities.
Recruitment and selection process
Show moreThe Department of Justice is currently accepting applications for Youth Justice Officers across Western Australia. If you are interested in applying, we have provided some information and guidelines in the job advert to help you along with your job application and to provide you with every chance of success. Review the job advert and lodge your job application now on Jobs WA.
The selection process typically incorporates the following assessments:
- written application
- psychometric testing
- selection panel interview
- criminal history and integrity screening (this is undertaken by the Department - applicants are not required to obtain a police clearance)
- reference checks
- psychological interview (if required)
- any other assessments or checks noted in the job advertisement.
Eligibility
Show moreTo be eligible for permanent appointment as a Youth Justice Officer, you will need to:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or have Australian permanent residency status
- receive clearance through a National Criminal History check and the Department’s Integrity Assessment
- successfully completion of all relevant pre-employment assessments. This may include psychological testing
- possess a current C-Class car Driver’s Licence
- possess or have an ability to successfully obtain a Working with Children Check as per Working with Children Act 2004 (WWC Act)
- provide any other selection assessments as determined by the Department.
At the time of application, refer to the relevant job advertisement for further eligibility requirements.
Training
Show moreIf you are offered a position you must be prepared to travel to the Department's Training Academy located in Bentley in the Perth metropolitan area, to attend training on a regular basis. Trainees from regional work locations will not be required to pay for travel or accommodation during this mandatory training at the Bentley Academy.
The Youth Justice Foundation Training Program (YJFTP) is a full-time course. It incorporates 9 months of mixed periods of off-the-job at the Academy and on-the-job training at your centre.
Written and practical assessments are conducted during this period. This training is linked to the nationally accredited qualification CSC30120 Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Community). This certificate is a mandatory requirement to work as a Youth Justice Officer.
