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About the role

The Youth Justice Services Division is responsible for the safety, security and rehabilitation of young people both in the community and custody. Its core objective is to reduce reoffending among young people through programs and services for young people on orders in the community and programs and services in custody and services to divert young people away from the criminal justice system.

Under supervision, the Youth Justice Officer manages the case coordination of young people who have offended and are subject to community supervision orders and young people identified as “at risk” in an effort to reduce reoffending, protect the community and direct young people away from crime and/or antisocial behaviour.

The Youth Justice Officer is responsible for providing services for young people that are in alignment with those mandated under the Young Offenders Act 1994.

The role specific responsibilities of a Youth Justice Officer include:

Apply the principles of the Young Offenders Act, Departmental Strategic Plan Platforms and the operating philosophy outlined in the Youth Justice Framework in all interactions with young people, their families and communities.

Under supervision, manage the day-to-day case coordination of young people on community based orders (including Supervised Release Orders), young people on Detention Orders and young people on Juvenile Justice Team and Court Conferencing referrals.

Undertake Family Group Conferencing and the coordination and monitoring of subsequent rehabilitation action plans.

Provide professional assessments of young people to appropriate organisations to assist with diverting them away from the criminal justice system; referring and liaising with relevant specialists: psychologists, substance abuse counsellors, education providers and employment advisors etc.

Undertake the provision and submission of accurate and timely court reports (including representing the Department in Court), the location of responsible adults to arrange bail, supervision of community work and welfare checks of young people in Western Australia Police facilities.

Provide courts and releasing authorities such as the Supervised Release Review Board with relevant information and advice relating to sentencing matters.

Ensure Through Care and Case Coordination underpins the management of all young people in the Department’s care.

Build relationships and communicate in a culturally competent manner with young people, their families and communities (including Aboriginal and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse young people, families and communities) to provide young people and their families with support, a positive direction and role modelling that will assist them in becoming law abiding members of the community.

Benefits and Opportunities

Career pathway opportunities

Learning and development opportunity programs

Flexible working arrangements

Government Regional Officers Housing may be offered subject to eligibility and availability.

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.

https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=383104

Applications must be received before Wednesday, 30 July 2025 at 4:30pm.