Senior Youth Justice Officer

Young People; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization focused on youth justice in Ontario is looking for a Senior Youth Justice Officer. This role involves managing cases for young individuals within legal frameworks, ensuring proper court representations and supporting youth during court processes. Candidates must be Australian citizens or permanent residents and hold a Working with Children Check. The positions offer flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career pathway opportunities

Learning and development opportunity programs

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and consulting for young people in legal settings.
• Understanding of the Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with various legal representatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage casework for young individuals under detention.
• Provide court representation for young people.
• Support young individuals and their families during court proceedings.

Skills

Case management

Liaison with legal entities

Youth advocacy

Education

Australian citizenship or permanent residency

Current Working with Children Check

Job description

Senior Youth Justice Officer Corrective Services Salary: Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 plus 12% Super PSCSAA 2024 Position number: Pool Ref 232190 Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Location: Mount Lawley and Perth Children's Court Closing date: 2026-02-10 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Attachments: See attachments in application portal.

Currently there are two permanent, full-time positions within Youth CLMI Services available for immediate filling and one fixed term, full time opportunity available for 12 months with the possibility of extension within Youth Court Services commencing from April 2026.

This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities within Youth CLMI Services and Youth Court Services.

About Justice

When you join the , 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 roles

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team in a challenging but rewarding role as a Senior Youth Justice Officer (SYJO) in either; Youth CLMI Services or Youth Court Services.

Youth CLMI Services

The SYJO is responsible for case management of young people on Orders under the Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023 (CLMI). The position is responsible for coordinating, consulting and supporting CLMI identified young people within community, custody and Court settings. In addition, the position represents the department in court, responsible for the provision and submission of court reports, sourcing responsible adults to arrange bail, and secretariat functions for interagency collaboration and system coordination.

The SYJO - Youth CLMI is responsible for providing services for young people that are in alignment with those mandated under the Criminal Law (Mental Impairment) Act 2023 (CLMI).

Youth Court Services

SYJOs working in Youth Justice Court Services represent (on a rostered basis) the Department of Corrective Services in the Perth Children’s Court and other children’s courts as required to present options consistent with the general principles of The Young Offenders Act.

The role includes:

• liaison with Police Prosecutors, Director Public Prosecutions (DPP) and defence or duty counsel on matters relating to young people held in custody and young people who may need special consideration due to their development, cultural issues and maturation.
• pre-court liaison and support service to young people and their families who appear in Children’s Courts
• post-court explanation of responsibilities and information in relation to orders that young people have been placed on by the court
• monitoring standards and quality of advice reports to the children’s court

The SYJO also provides advice, training, coaching and mentoring to Youth Justice staff as well as training YJS centre statutory staff on Children’s Court preparation, procedures and representation

Eligibility

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

Application process

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