Youth Justice: Community Mentor & Team Lead

Department of Justice; Kununurra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kimberley Regional Youth Justice Services is seeking a Community Work Officer to support young people subject to community work obligations. The role emphasizes mentoring, dignity, and skills development to aid rehabilitation, with leadership responsibilities within a close-knit team based in Kununurra.

The position works with families and communities, including Aboriginal communities and elders, to achieve positive outcomes under the Young Offenders Act 1994 and related policies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with young people, their families and communities (including Aboriginal young people, families, communities and elders).

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support young offenders to develop skills and rehabilitation.
• Lead a close-knit team to achieve positive outcomes.
• Work with families to achieve positive results.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Community engagement

Collaboration

Job description

East Kimberley Regional Youth Justice Services is seeking a Community Work Officer to support young people subject to community work obligations. The role emphasizes mentoring, dignity, and skills development to aid rehabilitation, with leadership responsibilities within a close-knit team based in Kununurra.

The position works with families and communities, including Aboriginal communities and elders, to achieve positive outcomes under the Young Offenders Act 1994 and related policies.