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About the role The key role of the Youth Support Officer is to provide a positive role model to young people in the justice system to encourage them to develop life skills necessary to lead a law-abiding lifestyle.

Under the direction of a Senior Youth Justice Officer/Youth Justice Officer, the position supports the young person and their family to achieve desired outcomes identified in the through care and case coordination plan. The Role Specific Responsibilities includes the following:

- Provides a positive adult role model to young people to assist the young person to develop life skills necessary to encourage them towards a law-abiding lifestyle.

- Supports young people and their families to achieve desired outcomes identified in the through care and case coordination plan.

- Supports and assists young people with their through care and case coordination plan to achieve the best outcomes for their rehabilitation.

- Liaises and negotiates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure positive rehabilitation outcomes for young people engaged with the Departments’ services.

- Provides, or coordinates, transport for the young person to attend relevant programs as identified in their through care and case coordination plan.

- In conjunction with the Senior Youth Justice Officer/Youth Justice Officer,



promotes effective parenting and assists parents/caregivers to fulfil their responsibilities.

- Provides regular and relevant feedback and reports to the Senior Youth Justice Officer/Youth Justice Officer regarding the young person’s progress against their through care and case coordination plan.

- Participates constructively and positively within workplace teams to achieve positive outcomes.

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

Benefits and Opportunities

- Adaptable working arrangements.

- Career pathway opportunities.

- Learning and development opportunity programs.

- Possible subsidized GROH housing, pending availability.

Why join the team?

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.

Want to find out more about this role?

To find out more about this opportunity and how to apply for this position, follow the direct link below:

https://apply.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID;=0&AdvertID;=414689

Applications must be received before Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 04:30pm.

📌 Youth Support Officer (Carnarvon)
🏢 Department of Justice WA
📍 Carnarvon