Program Coordinator

Department of Justice; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career pathway opportunities

Learning and development opportunity ‑

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Department of Justice in Western Australia is recruiting for a permanent, full-time position within Youth Justice Services in Perth. The role focuses on leading complex projects to deliver Youth Justice Strategy priorities, performing high-level research and analysis, and building productive stakeholder relationships to improve outcomes for young people in the justice system.

Eligibility requires compliance with child safety principles, Working with Children Check, and participation in staff

Job description

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.

This is a permanent, full-time vacancy

About The Role

Youth Justice Services is responsible for the safety, security and rehabilitation of young people in both community and custody. Its core objective is to reduce reoffending among young people through services to divert young people away from the criminal justice system; programs and services for young people on orders in the community; and programs and services in custody.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading complex projects and programs that support the delivery of YJS strategic priorities, ensuring outcomes are achieved within agreed timeframes and budgets.


• Undertaking high-level research, environmental scanning and analysis to inform policy, program and service development for young people across pre-custody, custody and post-custody settings.


• Building productive relationships and consulting with internal and external stakeholders to develop innovative solutions that improve outcomes for young people in the justice system.


• Supports the operations of the Youth Justice Services Branch by: assisting staff as required; coaching and mentoring Senior Project and Project Officers to develop and enhance their capabilities; actively participating in the formulation and achievement of objectives, strategies and priorities that support the effective functioning of the Directorate.


• Assists the Director by ensuring that Directorate operational priorities are achieved through effectively managing business activities. This extends to financial management (including preparing budget submissions), identifying and managing risks, managing contracts, human resources and other administrative functions as required.


• Demonstrate a commitment to adhere to the Department’s Code of Conduct, Public Sector Commission’s Ethical Foundations and Equal Employment Opportunity legislation.


• Demonstrates the expected behaviours of the context for this role.


• Other duties as required in accordance with strategic objectives, business plans, local workload priorities and performance management plans.

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.

Suitability Requirements

Through the recruitment process, we will be looking for a candidate who can demonstrate skills, experience and attributes in relation to the Essential Selection Criteria listed in the attached Job Description Form.

This criteria outlined will be what the panel will assess throughout the selection process.

Eligibility

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.

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.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with section 7d of the Commissioner’s Instructions No.48 – Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Permanent Vacancies, and section 9d of the Commissioner Instructions 49 - Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Fixed Term Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered at Perth Metropolitan area during this period.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed in 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.

Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on [e-mail] or call [phone] for culturally appropriate application advice.

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 [e-mail] or call [phone] to for a confidential discussion.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Zoran Trajkovski, Director Youth Justice Operational Support on [phone] for a confidential discussion.