Department of Corrective Services/ Community and Juvenile Justice
Position No: 008374, 008373
Location: Kalgoorlie-Boulder Youth Justice Services
Level: 3/4B PSGA, $48,409 - $57,609pa
Position Type: Full Time
Employment Type: Permanent
A new opportunity is here for people who want to make a real difference to the lives of young people in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder region who get in trouble with the law. You can be part of a pioneering Kalgoorlie-Boulder Youth Justice Services (KBYJS) team dedicated to working with young people and their families and creating real solutions. A rewarding new career in a regional city awaits people who thrive on challenges and working as part of a motivated team.
Key functions of the new community-based services include:
- implementing early intervention and diversionary community-based programs for young people who are beginning to engage in anti-social behaviour
- targeted support for families who are struggling to manage their children
Juvenile Justice Officers (50d) at KBYJS :
- Support and the placement of young people, where deemed admissible, into the Supervised Bail Programme
- Provide short term crisis intervention, mediation, and other assistance/support targeting behaviours that are causing the young person to come to the attention of the justice system and refer young people requiring longer term or specialist support to appropriate community agencies.
- Work in partnership with the Police Service, other government agencies, parents and young people at risk of developing offending behaviours (or who are at risk of re-offending).
The Juvenile Justice Officer (50d) is required to actively engage families, communities, external programme providers and other Government agencies to facilitate the development of law-abiding behaviour.
This position may be required to undertake shift work.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a vibrant, culturally rich and historic regional city. It is a fantastic place to live for both singles and families, with all the services and infrastructure of a big city. With a strong 'community feel', Kalgoorlie- Boulder is full of exciting developments in tourism, industry and mining.
Work related requirements:
Please Note: Applicants are asked to ONLY address the following nominated selection criteria in their written applications:
ESSENTIAL:
Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement of this position under Section 50D of the WA Equal Opportunity Act
SKILLS
Problem Solving
- The ability to develop effective solutions to complex problems to achieve positive outcomes.
- The ability to defuse and resolve crisis situations
Customer Focussed
- Understanding of and sensitivity to Aboriginal cultural issues, and other minority groups.
- Responding to customer needs in a timely manner.
- Dealing with difficult customers to achieve positive outcomes.
Ethical
- Able to determine how to respond when asked to do something which may go against personal values/ethics.
- Able to determine how to respond in situations which involve confidential and sensitive information.
Please refer to the job description form for the full work related requirements (selection criteria).
Please note: for applicants who are short-listed, the remaining selection criteria listed in the Job Description Form will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
Special Requirements:
Current holder of or ability to obtain the relevant clearance under the Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 (the Act).
This position is identified under section 6 of the Act as “Child Related Work”. Applicants must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.
Note: Aboriginality is a genuine occupational requirement of this position under Section 50D of the WA Equal Opportunity Act
For further Job Related Information
Please contact Mike West on 0417 962574 or Gerard McCarthy on (08) 9379 2966 (Not to be contacted for job application packages).
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are requested to only address the nominated selection criteria as stated above in their written applications, in addition to providing their CV with the names of two referees’. Please note: for applicants that are short-listed, the remaining selection criteria listed in the Job Description Form will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
Application Packages: are available from our website, or by telephoning (08) 9476 0011 (24 hour paging service) and stating your name, address and the relevant position number.
Unless otherwise stated, applications marked Confidential Advertised Vacancy should be sent to: The Employment Officer, Human Resources
Fax: (08) 9264 1273
Hand delivery: International House, 26 St Georges Terrace, Level 2 lift lobby application drop box (applications must be securely stapled)
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 9 June 2008
Late applications will not be accepted
