Youth Support Officer (Broome)

Relocation supports available to Interstate and Recent Zealand applicants. These are permanent, full‑time vacancies (37.5 hours per week). About Justice 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, giving you a chance to make a real difference to local communities and to the lives of those you work with. About the role As a Youth Support Officer, you will provide positive role modelling to help young people develop the life skills needed to move toward a law‑abiding lifestyle. You’ll support young people and their families to work toward the goals outlined in their through‑care and case‑coordination plans, and assist them to achieve the best possible outcomes. The role includes liaising with internal and external stakeholders to support each young person’s progress, coordinating or providing transport so they can attend programmes identified in their plans, and working alongside Senior Youth Justice Officers and Youth Justice Officers to promote effective parenting and support parents and caregivers in their responsibilities. You will provide regular, relevant feedback and reports on each young person’s progress and contribute positively as part of the workplace team. Permanent positions – To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia. WWC positions – In accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position. Benefits and opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career pathway opportunities
- Learning and development opportunity programs
- Health and wellbeing programs including a Fitness Passport providing a wide range of gym, pool and fitness centre discounts for employees and their families.
- Relocation assistance/allowance available for applicants relocating from Interstate or New Zealand.
- Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) at subsidised rates (if eligible).
- Annual Leave Travel Concession.
- Check the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice. Equity and Diversity The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups. Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed above for a confidential discussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rvuoy