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About the role

The Young People Directorate (YPD) is solely focused on young people in the youth justice system. It delivers statutory services to young people in accordance with the Young Offenders Act 1994 and the Young Offenders Regulations 1995. These services are delivered in the courts, community and detention centres.

The YPD is responsible for the safety, security and rehabilitation of young people both in the community and custody. Its core objective is to reduce reoffending among young people through services to divert young people away from the criminal justice system; programs and services for young people on orders in the community; and programs and services in custody.

The YPD is guided by the Young People Strategy 2025-2030, which is aligned with the broader Corrective Services Strategy 2025-2030 however with a specific focus on young people. The Strategy includes the importance of diversion as the primary preferred intervention for young people and the implementation of the new Model of Care (MoC) for youth detention centres.





The Maintenance Officer is responsible for the coordination and organisation of all aspects of building maintenance including fire safety, essential services, equipment, emergency power supplies and general maintenance of the Centre.

Benefits and Opportunities

· Adaptable 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.

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.

WA Government Jobs | Maintenance Officer

Applications must be received before 13 October 2026 at 4:30pm.

📌 Maintenance Officer (Perth)
🏢 Department Of Justice
📍 Perth