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About the role

The Community Work Officer (CWO) role includes working with young people who have offended to ensure they can satisfy the requirements of their community work obligations issued by sentencing authorities, according to legislation and Departmental policy.

Community work is an important aspect of rehabilitation and provided young people who offend with the opportunity to pay-back the community through the work undertaken. Developing and improving work-related skills, retaining a sense of dignity by increasing their self-esteem and well-being, by giving their lives new purpose and direction.

Community work programs vary widely and can range from outdoor work programs such as graffiti removal, parks and garden maintenance, to indoor programs such as art creation. Where possible, young people are placed in programs that benefit both the community and the young person.

The role also involves building community partnerships with a wide variety of government and non-government organisations to develop and manage suitable community work programs for young people. The CWO works as part of the Central Metropolitan and Central Wheatbelt Youth Justice team on a day-to-day basis and the work can involve weekend community work projects.

Benefits and Opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Career pathway opportunities

Learning and development opportunity programs

Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families

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:

Community Work Officer

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