Roshan Samaratunga
Kensington,Australia
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with over ten years of experience in working for the Department of Justice WA, specialising in support, guidance, and empowerment for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Currently seeking to apply transferable skills in active listening, reliability, sensitivity, understanding, and problem-solving in security industry. Proficient in creating safe and supportive environments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to ensuring the safety and security of staff, visitors, and property. Experienced in monitoring premises through regular patrols, surveillance systems, responding promptly to emergencies, incidents, or disturbances, manage access control, and provide a visible security presence to deter and respond to any threats.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Justice Officer
Department of Justice WA
Kununurra, Australia
01.2024 - Current
- Apply principles of Young Offenders Act, Departmental Strategic Plan Platforms and operating philosophy outlined in Youth Justice Framework in all interactions with young people, their families and communities
- Manage day-to-day case coordination of young people on community based orders, young people on Detention Orders and young people on Juvenile Justice Team and Court Conferencing referrals
- Provide professional assessments of young people to appropriate organisations to assist with diverting them away from criminal justice system; referring and liaising with relevant specialists: psychologists, substance abuse counsellors, education providers and employment advisers etc
- Undertake provision and submission of accurate and timely court reports (including representing the Department in Court), location of responsible adults to arrange bail, supervision of community work and welfare checks of young people in Western Australia Police facilities
- Build relationships and communicate in culturally competent manner with young people, their families and communities (including Aboriginal and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse young people, families and communities) to provide young people and their families with support, positive direction and role modelling that will assist them in becoming law abiding members of community
- Engage in other duties as required in accordance with strategic objectives, business plans, local workload priorities and performance management plans
Vocational Support Officer
Department of Justice WA
Canning Vale, Australia
02.2021 - 01.2024
- Delivered community and industry programs aimed at preventing re-offending and encouraging prisoner participation
- Provided training to prisoners and managed programs aimed at increasing the prisons' self-sufficiency and raising the commercial return
- Planned, scheduled, and controlled daily work activity of prisoners within the industries/workshop area
- Provided guidance and encouragement to prisoners and act as a mentor for them to become better citizens
- Ensured the custody of prisoners are in accordance with the legislation, policy and procedures, routines, and rules
- Assured that the work environment complies with occupational safety and health regulations and production meets quality standards
Youth Custodial Officer
Department of Justice WA
Canning Vale, Australia
09.2014 - 02.2021
- Supervised and managed young persons within a 24-hour custodial environment at Banksia Hill Detention Centre
- Maintained a safe and secure daily operation of the Centre by adhering to Youth Custodial Act, legislation, operational orders, and procedures
- Interacted with young persons in custody during vocational and recreational programs, and acted as a positive role model to teach detainees to reduce or cease re-offending
- Liaised with stakeholders such as Police, Lawyers, Department of Communities, Aboriginal Welfare Officers, Medical Staff, and Psychologists
- Screened and assessed detainees during admission and discharge process
- Securely transported young people to and from Detention Centre
Assistant Store Manager
Coles Supermarket
Perth, Australia
05.2009 - 09.2014
- Ensured efficient business and administrative processes are followed in the store while providing leadership, guidance, and coaching to the team members and department managers
- Assured compliance with all legislative, procedural, and policy frameworks while promoting a Store culture that values safety, communication, leadership, and ongoing learning
- Managed store staffing, including interviewing, hiring, and training team members and department managers
- Utilised customer feedback to identify areas where store processes could be improved
- Created and maintained a budget to ensure financial goals were achieved
Education
Graduate Diploma - Information Systems Management
Central Queensland University
Melbourne, VIC12.2001
Bachelor of Applied Science - Travel and Tourism Management
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC12.2000
Skills
- Capacity to Perform Effectively Under Pressure
- Proficient Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Strong Interpersonal Communication Abilities
- Effective Time Management
- Competence in Multitasking
- Leadership and Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution Expertise
Certification
- Certificate III in Correctional Practices (Youth - Community), Department of Justice WA, 07/2024, 09/2024
- Certificate IV in Community Services, South Metropolitan TAFE WA, 08/2021, 08/2022
- Certificate III in Correctional Practices (Youth - Custodial), Department of Justice WA, 09/2014, 12/2014
- Certificate IV in Occupational Safety & Health, TAFE NSW, 05/2012, 05/2012
Languages
English
Full Professional
Sinhala
Native/ Bilingual
Licences
- MR driver's license WA
- Working with children check
- Police clearance WA
- Security and crowd control license WA
- License to perform high risk duties WA
Hobbies and Interests
- Participate in trivia competitions
- Volunteer work
- Explore art and craft markets
- Playing cricket and rugby union
References
- Anthony Richards, Manager, Department of Justice WA, anthony.richards@justice.wa.gov.au, (08) 9333 2268
- John Stubbs, Senior Officer, Department of Justice WA, john.stubbs@justice.wa.gov.au, (08) 9218 0154
Timeline
Youth Justice Officer
Department of Justice WA
01.2024 - Current
Vocational Support Officer
Department of Justice WA
02.2021 - 01.2024
Youth Custodial Officer
Department of Justice WA
09.2014 - 02.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Coles Supermarket
05.2009 - 09.2014
Graduate Diploma - Information Systems Management
Central Queensland University
Bachelor of Applied Science - Travel and Tourism Management
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
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