Director Youth Justice Operations

Corrective Services

Salary:
Level 8, $157,900 - $171,005 p.a. plus 12% super, PSCSAA 2024

Position number:
Pool Ref 232121

Work type:
Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time

Location:
Perth CBD

Closing date:
:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

Attachments:
- Applicant Information

• Job Description Form - Director Youth Operations
• Job Description Form - Director Youth Operations

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This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities.
Currently, there is one permanent position available for filling commencing March 2026. The pool will also be used to cover periods of leave for these positions over the duration of the pool.
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. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

About The Role
In recognition of the unique needs of young people, Correctice Services established the Young People Directorate in mid 2024. This Directorate is responsible for providing youth justice services in the community and managing youth detention facilities. Since becoming a stand-alone directorate, the Young People Directorate have commenced the implementation of an enhanced model of care. This model reflects best practice in Youth Justice and focuses on rehabilitation through a trauma-informed, therapeutic approach.

Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner, the two Director Youth Operations positions are responsible for leading the Young People Directorate across Metropolitan and Regional Western Australia.

Given the renewed strategic focus of the Young People Directorate, we are looking for strong leaders, who embrace innovation and who will drive and support change in line with the Corrective Services and Young People Strategy We are seeking candidates with a commitment to operating in a trauma informed and culturally safe and responsive manner. An ability to develop strong and collaborative partnerships, to achieve the best outcomes for young people involved in the justice system will be essential.

Eligibility
Special Requirements

• Both Director positions may be required to participate in an on-call roster
• The Director Youth Regional Operations will be required to travel across regional WA on a regular rotational basis, and will be required to drive vehicles and travel via airplane including light aircraft

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, you 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 Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Application process
How To Apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We Require You To Submit

• Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
• A one (1) page statement that clearly indicates which position you are applying for and that addresses your relevant experience and overall suitability to the role as defined within the attached JDFs.
• Contact details of two work related referees.

All remaining
Essential Selection Criteria
will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent and/or fixed term, full time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.

The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.

For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact
Dr Angela Cooney, Assistant Commissioner
on

for a confidential discussion.

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 under the 'Further Information' section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on or for a confidential discussion.

Submitting your application
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the
"Apply for Job"
button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application,
as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on

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