Team Leader - Geraldton, Australia - Department of Justice

Description

This is a permanent, full time vacancy available for immediate filling.

Are you ready for a new challenge? Want to be a leader? Then read away

ABOUT THE ROLE

This Team Leader role is based in the coastal city of Geraldton, 430 kilometres north of Perth. Geraldton has a vibrant community with a variety of things to see and do including water sports galore This role provides the opportunity to travel and see what the coral coast region has to offer.

The Team Leader oversees the day to day operations of the case coordination of young people on community based orders (including Supervised Release Orders), case coordination of young people on Detention Orders and case coordination of young people on Juvenile Justice Team and Court Conferencing referrals. Also the provision and submission of accurate and timely court reports (including representing the Department in Court), the location of responsible adults to arrange bail, supervision of community work and welfare checks of young people in Western Australia Police facilities.

BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Career pathway opportunities
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Regional living includes no peak hour traffic
• Flexible Leave arrangements
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

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.

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.

For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.

We require you to submit:

1. A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two recent referees and;
2. A statement no more than three (3) pages, addressing all the job-related requirements and role specific criteria contained in the JDF.
   Please provide examples to support your claims.

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 or call 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 or call to for a confidential discussion.

ELIGIBILITY

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.

When working in a regional area there is a requirement for every Youth Justice Services (YJS) Team Leader to be away from home for periods of time. You must be available for out of hours duties as per the Award.

Travel may be required to be undertaken so there is a requirement for every YJS Team Leader to drive vehicles (including 4WD) with manual transmissions and as such, a current manual driver's licence (class C) must be held when working across the State. There is also a requirement to travel via airplane including light aircraft.

SUBSEQUENT VACANCIES

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, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner's Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Bree Blokland, Regional Manager on for a confidential discussion.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

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.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on for assistance.

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