Information booklet updated 8.5.13 - Department of Corrective ...

The role
The Department of Corrective Services is seeking dedicated people to work as Youth
Custodial Officers in its secure metropolitan youth custodial centre (Banksia Hill Detention
Centre) and Perth Children's Court.
Youth Custodial Officers are responsible for young people aged between 10 and 18 years,
supervising every aspect of their life in custody.
A Youth Custodial Officer is a person who:
• Is responsible for the safety, security, care, wellbeing and developmental needs of
young people in custody.
• Works with young people in challenging situations, by diffusing and managing
conflict.
• Is required to provide a positive role model for young people
• Has the ability to work with young people from Aboriginal or diverse cultural
backgrounds and is sensitive to cultural issues.
There are two types of Youth Custodial Officer positions available. Both positions carry out
similar duties, however there are different working arrangements and work locations.
1. Detention Centre positions involve shift work over seven days a week and
averaging 120 hours per 3 weeks, with an entitlement to accrued days off. These
positions are based at Banksia Hill Detention Centre and attract a 19% commuted
allowance.
2. Perth Children's Court positions are Monday to Friday, 38 hrs per week and do
not attract a 19% Commuted Allowance. From time to time, Perth Children's Court
staff may be required to work on weekends as per the provisions of the Agreement.
These positions are based at the Perth Children’s Court, but also are responsible for
the secure transport of young people to and from Banksia Hill Detention Centre to the
Metropolitan Courts.
Please read the Job Description Form and Youth Custodial Officer brochure for more
information on the specific duties of the role.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which permanent, full-time appointments
may be made when vacancies occur. Vacancies may exist at Banksia Hill Detention Centre
and Perth Children’s Court.
To be eligible to apply for Youth Custodial Officer position, applicants need to be Australian
or New Zealand citizens or have Australian permanent residency, and hold a current C-
Class Drivers Licence. No formal qualifications are required.
4