Position number: 016733
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Want a vibrant career where you can really make a difference? Change your path…become a Senior Aboriginal Practice Officer This is a permanent, full time vacancy. 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 The Youth Justice Services Division is responsible for the safety, security and rehabilitation of young people both in the community and custody. Its core objective is to reduce reoffending among young people through:
Programs and services for young people on orders in the community and programs and services in custody;Services to divert young people away from the criminal justice system.The Senior Aboriginal Practice Officer is responsible for working collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders to implement and manage intervention programs that ensure the most effective outcomes for young Aboriginal people. In addition, the position supports the assessment and identification of, and access to people and resources, to enhance the effective case management of young Aboriginal people involved in the justice system.
The Senior Aboriginal Practice Officer is responsible for providing services for young people that are in alignment with those mandated under the Young Offenders Act 1994.
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.The Department recognizes Aboriginality as a genuine qualification for this position under 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as and be recognized as such by the community.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.Applicants must possess a valid C Class Drivers License; there is a requirement for Regular Intrastate Travel.Benefits and opportunities Flexible working arrangementsCareer pathway opportunitiesLearning and development opportunity programsApplication process 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: A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.A written response of no more than two (2) pages, answering the following questions:What has motivated you to apply for this position?Explain your knowledge and understanding of the Goldfields Aboriginal Community, both society and culture, and the issues impacting on it?Contact details of two work-related referees, one being your current/most recent line manager.All remaining Job-Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months.
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 Bree Blokland, Regional Manager on (08) 9026 4500 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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