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About the role

As a Senior Youth Justice Officer or Senior Case Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting young people involved in the justice system to achieve positive and lasting change.

While Senior Youth Justice Officers are based in the community across metropolitan and regional Western Australia, and Senior Case Managers are based in youth detention, both are responsible for coordinating the case management of young people involved with the justice system.

This is a rewarding chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families. You will have the opportunity to influence practice, contribute to innovative approaches and support positive change across the youth justice system. While the work can be challenging, it also offers the satisfaction of seeing young people grow, overcome barriers and realise their potential.

Please note:

- Senior Case Managers operate on a rostered shift basis and may require the successful applicant to work weekends and public holidays.

- Regional Senior Youth Justice Officers may be required to be on an on-call roster and perform out-of-hours duties in accordance with the applicable Award. They will be required to work within a regional office environment and undertake travel to regional and remote communities, including being away from home for extended periods when required. Travel by road and air may be required,



including on commercial and light aircraft, to service regional locations.

Benefits and Opportunities

- Flexible working arrangements

- 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.

- For employees working in eligible regional locations, additional benefits may be available, including District Allowance, Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) and the Zone Tax Offset.

- Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

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.

Copy and paste URL from Jobs WA here: https://apply.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID;=0&AdvertID;=417840

Applications must be received before Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 4:30pm.

📌 Senior Youth Justice Officer and Senior Case Manager (Perth)
🏢 Department of Justice WA
📍 Perth