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About the role

The Manager Youth Justice Training is responsible for the management, coordination and supervision of the Youth Justice Training Section within the Operational Training Branch.

The position manages a team of (up to) 10 staff in the delivery of training for youth justice employees, including the delivery of the Entry Level Training Program (ELTP) for newly appointed youth custodial officers, and the Youth Justice Foundation Training Program (YJFTP) for youth justice officers.

The position provides advice and assistance in training packages and competency-based training & assessment to youth justice training staff and contributes to ensuring the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) accreditation is maintained through adherence to standards and procedures.

We are looking for someone who:

Can assume a pivotal role in driving business and service delivery improvements and building a high-performing team focused on delivering quality training for within the corrections environment.

Possesses extensive experience working with youth offenders in custody or the community.

Is able to demonstrate significant experience in leading a team to successfully deliver a range of training programs and to monitor and evaluate these programs in a complex and highly regulated organisation.

Is an excellent communicator and possesses the capacity to network effectively to build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders both internal and external to the agency.

Benefits and Opportunities

A competitive, award-based salary with annual increments within award bands, and 17.5% annual leave loading

11.5% superannuation, increasing to 12% by 1 July 2025

Access to salary packaging arrangements

Three additional days of leave per year (public service holidays)

Study Leave/ Assistance

Long service leave accrues every 7 years

Options to Purchase Additional Leave

14 weeks paid parental leave, with additional flexibility for new parents returning to work

Leadership and professional development programs

Employee Assistance and wellness programs

Free parking onsite

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 those you work with.

Want to find out more about this role?

To find out more about this opportunity and how to apply for this position, follow the direct link below.

WA Government Jobs | Manager Youth Justice Training

Applications must be received before Thursday, 17 April 2025 at 4:30pm.