Position number: Pool Ref 231760
Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time
This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities. Currently, there is one (1) fixed term contract available for immediate filling. 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 Banksia Hill Detention Centre (the Centre) is Western Australia's only facility for sentenced and remanded young people aged between 10 and 18 years old. The Centre is directly responsible for ensuring the safety and security of young people in custody, in alignment with the principles outlined in the Young Offenders Act 1994 and Young Offender Regulations 1995.
The Senior Case Manager (SCM) provides individual case management in detention to young people on arrest, remand and those who are sentenced.
The expectation of an SCM is to provide:
Case Management of the young person while in custody in conjunction/liaison with Community, Youth Justice and relevant stakeholders.Convene Case Planning meetings and manage complex cases.Provide accurate documentation of case management and case planning meetings held in relation to the young person.Complete relevant assessments and make appropriate referrals and ensures that Individual Case Plans are fully implemented.Preparation of reports for the Supervised Release Review Board, Courts and others as required.Contribute through care processes and continuous improvement with Community YJS.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.
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the duration of the contract.
All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
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 statement no more than three (3) pages addressing all the Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) contained in the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.Contact details of two (2) work related referees.Pool Recruitment This pool will be open for a period of twelve (12) months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term and 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.
Candidate Search If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.
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 Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the 'Further Information' section or contact ****** or call (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
For further job-related information If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Courtney Forbes, Manager Case Planning and Programs on (08) 9333 2223 for a confidential discussion.
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.
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