Job Description
Prevention and Diversion Officer
Corrective Services
Salary: Level 4, $95,782 - $100,526 per annum + 12% Superannuation PSCSAA 2024
Position number: Multiple Positions
Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time
Location: Mount Lawley
Closing date: 2026-03-18 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
There are several full-time substantive vacancies (including 50D) and fixed term contracts available.
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
Looking to make a difference with Youth and support our young people entering custody?
The Metropolitan Youth Bail Service is a specialised and unique business unit within the Youth Justice Directorate focusing on prevention and diversion and advocacy within the Children’s Court; with a primary role to reduce young people entering custody, monitoring, and facilitating bail placements.
The role involves working in a diverse range of environments including:
The office environment: undertaking case management, assessments for suitability for bail and supporting young people and their families during situational crisis
In the Community: Undertaking home visits, assessing suitability of accommodation options for young people, and working with families
Banksia Hill Detention Centre: Supporting young people in custody and facilitating release on bail
Children’s Court: Representing the business unit in all Bail matters and advocating for young people and positive outcomes in court
The Metropolitan Youth Bail Service operates Monday to Sunday, and public holidays to service the Children’s Court.
The position includes shift-work, and the incumbent will be required to work on weekends and public holidays.
Benefits and opportunities
Flexible working arrangements – Including 4 days rostered working days a week
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
Cultural paid leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
3 extra days of Leave per annum - Repealed Public Service Leave
Convenient office location in Mount Lawley including close to amenities, popular restaurants, and onsite parking
Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice
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.
50D positions – The Department recognises Aboriginality as a genuine qualification for positions under 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who identify and are recognised as such by the community are encouraged to apply.
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.
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.
We require you to submit:
Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
A statement no more than 2 pages, addressing the following Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria):
Please ensure you provide examples to support your claims.
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Knowledge
A copy of any relevant qualifications.
Contact details of two work related referees.
Please confirm your eligibility to undertake shift work, including weekends and public holidays, should you be found successful in the role.
All remaining Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
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 and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Tracey Ferguson, Team Leader on (08) 9355 8000 for a confidential discussion.
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 and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 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 ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300XXXXXX for assistance.
To keep you up to date on what is happening in Department of Justice and job opportunities you can go directly to the departments website or follow us on social media.
Corrective Services
Salary: Level 4, $95,782 - $100,526 per annum + 12% Superannuation PSCSAA 2024
Position number: Multiple Positions
Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time
Location: Mount Lawley
Closing date: 2026-03-18 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
There are several full-time substantive vacancies (including 50D) and fixed term contracts available.
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
Looking to make a difference with Youth and support our young people entering custody?
The Metropolitan Youth Bail Service is a specialised and unique business unit within the Youth Justice Directorate focusing on prevention and diversion and advocacy within the Children’s Court; with a primary role to reduce young people entering custody, monitoring, and facilitating bail placements.
The role involves working in a diverse range of environments including:
The office environment: undertaking case management, assessments for suitability for bail and supporting young people and their families during situational crisis
In the Community: Undertaking home visits, assessing suitability of accommodation options for young people, and working with families
Banksia Hill Detention Centre: Supporting young people in custody and facilitating release on bail
Children’s Court: Representing the business unit in all Bail matters and advocating for young people and positive outcomes in court
The Metropolitan Youth Bail Service operates Monday to Sunday, and public holidays to service the Children’s Court.
The position includes shift-work, and the incumbent will be required to work on weekends and public holidays.
Benefits and opportunities
Flexible working arrangements – Including 4 days rostered working days a week
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
Cultural paid leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
3 extra days of Leave per annum - Repealed Public Service Leave
Convenient office location in Mount Lawley including close to amenities, popular restaurants, and onsite parking
Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice
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.
50D positions – The Department recognises Aboriginality as a genuine qualification for positions under 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, who identify and are recognised as such by the community are encouraged to apply.
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.
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.
We require you to submit:
Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
A statement no more than 2 pages, addressing the following Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria):
Please ensure you provide examples to support your claims.
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Knowledge
A copy of any relevant qualifications.
Contact details of two work related referees.
Please confirm your eligibility to undertake shift work, including weekends and public holidays, should you be found successful in the role.
All remaining Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
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 and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Tracey Ferguson, Team Leader on (08) 9355 8000 for a confidential discussion.
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 and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 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 ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300XXXXXX for assistance.
To keep you up to date on what is happening in Department of Justice and job opportunities you can go directly to the departments website or follow us on social media.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Prevention and Diversion Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Mount Lawley offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
