About us
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focussed 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.
About the role
Albany Regional Prison is Western Australia’s only regional maximum security facility for males. The prison is located 400km south east of Perth. The prison has been designed as an “open campus” and accommodates approximately 310 offenders. Activities for prisoners includes garden, kitchen, education, laundry, carpentry, metalwork, clothing and textiles, upholstery and other skills development programs.
The Relief Instructor will primarily relieve catering staff on leave and will also relieve Vocational Support Officers in other areas as instructed by prison management. The core hours of the position are 0800hrs to 1600hrs Monday to Friday; however it is a requirement of this role to work alternate weekends when relieving in positions that operate on rostered shifts of 10 and 12 hour days.
The Relief Instructor will be responsible for the provision of productive work for prisoners and meeting training and production deadlines whilst maintaining the good order of the Prison.
About you
All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached JDF for further information about the work-related requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and a statement of no more than four (4) A4 pages using size twelve (12) font addressing all the essential work-related requirements (selection criteria) contained in the Job Description Form
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
To submit your application click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Candidate Search
If required we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to growing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce as a part of EEO Management Plan and its Aboriginal Workforce Development Strategy. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from a diverse field, people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, young people and people with disability including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applications found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice that arise within 6 months in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner’s Instructions: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy.
Further Information
If you would like further information on this opportunity please contact Toni Csermelyi, Business Manager on 9842 4483 for a confidential discussion.