• Full Time, Fixed term (1 July 2025 - 30 June 2027)
• With the possibility of extension/s and/or permanency, subject to business requirements.

About the role

This role presents an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the young people in the Geraldton community.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced professional with a commitment to social justice to contribute to the delivery of the new Legal Aid Youth Bail Service, Geraldton. This new service assists children aged 10 to 18 involved in the criminal justice system to access practical supports to improve their chances of being granted bail and to help them comply with their bail conditions and stay out of trouble while they are on bail.

The Youth Bail Support Worker will provide services and ongoing support to young clients including case management, home visits, transport, therapeutic interventions, referrals, community engagement and practical assistance to help them to meet the requirements of bail conditions and to promote their wellbeing and stability in the community.

They will also contribute to the development of this new service by engaging with the local community and building working relationships with likeminded organisations in the local area.

About you

The role is best suited to a mature professional who has experience working with people who have experienced housing instability, family breakdown, substance abuse, domestic violence, disability and mental health issues. The ideal candidate will also have a strong connection to the Geraldton community and knowledge of local youth services. A social work qualification is not essential, but is highly regarded.

This role presents a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for personal and professional development.

About us and what we can offer you

We offer a strong team working environment, the satisfaction of adding value to the community, and a range of benefits in line with business requirements, which may include professional development opportunities, flexible working and leave arrangements, including opportunities to purchase leave, and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. Click here to learn more about the benefits we offer employees.

Legal Aid WA is an independent statutory authority funded by the State Government and Commonwealth Governments. We provide over 100,000 legal services to clients each year in the areas of criminal, family and civil law across Western Australia.  Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us.

Diversity & Inclusion

A commitment to fair and equitable treatment for all is at the very core of Legal Aid WA’s values. We recognise a diverse workforce is essential to delivering inclusive client centred services.  Legal Aid WA welcomes applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ members of the community. 

Suitable Australian First Nations applicants may be given priority consideration over other applicants to achieve our vision of widening access to justice in a culturally safe and inclusive environment.

People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.  If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Janice Green on tel (08) 6373 5297 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Bail Support Worker - Geraldton enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Other Conditions

This selection process may be used to fill other similar Legal Aid WA vacancies, in addition to this vacancy, for up to twelve (12) months from the completion date of the selection process. The panel may also search for further candidates beyond the closing date.

Appointment to all positions at Legal Aid WA is subject to a satisfactory national criminal history check, integrity and conflict checks, and 100-point identification check.

A position description is attached.