Are you a passionate and committed leader, seeking the opportunity to contribute to community safety and rehabilitation of young people in the Justice System? If so, then we want you!

Become a part of the Department of Justice as a Regional Youth Justice Services Manager, where you will offer leadership, guidance, and supervision over the daily operations of the region and make a real impact in the local community.

About the role

The Youth Justice Services Division is responsible for the safety, security and rehabilitation of young people both in the community and in custody. Service delivery responsibilities include providing case management to young people, families, and community across the region, engaging Aboriginal community and partnerships to deliver better outcomes for young people, servicing a range of Courts either in the town locations or via circuit court, delivering statutory and diversionary services across the region.

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

As the Regional Manager, the successful applicant will be expected to:

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);

Maintain focus on the Department’s goals concerning safety, security and rehabilitation;

Work to improve communication and model integrity and respect in all interactions;

Operate within the Department's Corporate Governance Framework, policies and procedures and ensure effective transparency and accountability of all Department activity;

Coordinate activities required to meet the Department’s strategic objectives;

Work collaboratively to achieve common goals and best practice and facilitate business improvements as appropriate;

Facilitate cultural and management reforms within the Department through leadership and engagement; and

Represent the Department’s interest on committees and working groups as required.

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.

Relocation assistance/allowance available for applicants relocating from Interstate or New Zealand (if eligible)

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=382992

Applications must be received before Thursday, 2 October 2025 at 4:30pm.