Juvenile Justice Officer (Pool) - 007867

Department of Corrective Services/Community and Juvenile Justice

Position No: 007867
Location: Various Perth Metropolitan area locations
Level: Level 3/4B PSGA, $48,409 - $57,609 pa
Position Type: Fixed term then permanent subject to conditions
Employment Type: Full time initially for 3 months, after which part time can be negotiated
Employment period: Initially fixed term for 12 months, then permanent subject to conditions

These positions are responsible for the case management of young offenders subject to community supervision orders issued by the sentencing and releasing authorities, with the aim of reducing offending, protecting the community and encouraging offenders, particularly young offenders at risk, towards law abiding lifestyles.

Information Sessions

Saturday 12 April 2008 9.30–11.30am
Corrective Services Academy, 4 Allen Court, Bentley

Tuesday 15 April 2008 12.30–2pm
Multi-Function Room, Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Service, 211 Royal Street, East Perth

Special Requirements
This position is initially fixed term for 12 months, then permanent subject to conditions

1. Successful applicants for the Juvenile Justice Officer positions will require a Working With Children clearance - acquisition to be initiated during the first week of training.

2. All successful applicants must be prepared to be available to attend 3 months of intensive training at the Department’s Training Academy at Bentley on a full time basis from July 29, 2008.

3. These positions will operate on a temporary basis for up to 12 months with the prospect of a permanent position thereafter. The 12 month period will comprise the 3 months intensive training, then 9 months of an on-the-job placement at a Community Justice Service (CJS) centre. Throughout the 12 month period, successful applicants will undergo regular performance assessments. Any offer of a permanent position will be subject to the successful completion of all elements of the training, the completion of a satisfactory performance assessment, good conduct and regular attendance.

The Department reserves the right to terminate the contract of employment at any time (within the 12 month period) of any person whose assessed performance falls below the expected standards.

Work related requirements:
Please submit an application form (HRD0055), a current resume including the names and contact details for 2 work related referees, along with a written response of no more than 4 A4 pages to the questions set out below. Please note that each question addresses at least one work related requirement, or criterion, as set out in the Job Description Form (JDF).

1) This question relates to the ‘Communication’ criterion and the ‘Planning’ criterion. Thinking of a time when you had to deal with an individual or a group in a work setting, please provide the following information:

(a) describe what the work situation was, and what was your role;
(b) describe the things you did and said to manage the situation;
(c) describe the different actions you would have taken if the person(s) was uncooperative; and
(d) what was the final outcome to the situation?

2) This question relates to the ‘Planning’ criterion and ‘Time Management and Organisational’ criterion. Describe an activity where you were required to use your organisation skills. What were the key organisational techniques that you used during this situation to manage the activity?

3) This question relates to the essential ‘Knowledge’ criterion. Describe your knowledge and understanding of the causes of offending behaviours.

For further Job Related Information
Please contact Anthony Howson on 0418 943 036 (Not to be contacted for job application packages).

HOW TO APPLY

Application Packages: are available from our website, or by telephoning (08) 9476 0011 (24 hour paging service) and stating your name, address and position number 007867.

Unless otherwise stated, applications marked Confidential Advertised Vacancy should be sent to: The Employment Officer, Human Resources

Fax: (08) 9264 1273
Hand delivery: Reception 16th Floor, 141 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA
Post: GPO Box F317, Perth WA 6841
Online: http://www.correctiveservices.wa.gov.au/ select ‘apply for this job online’

Suitable applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies arising during the six months following the completion of the recruitment and selection process.

All Department of Corrective Services employees are required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

Please Note: Proforma, emailed, telephoned and late applications will not be accepted. If you would like to alter your application at any time (including the submission of extra or forgotten attachments) this must be done prior to the closing date and only by resubmitting your application in full. The Department will under no circumstances accept any documentation by email in relation to a job application.

Applications must be received before 4.30 pm on Monday 21 April 2008

Late applications will not be accepted