About us
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.
About the role
Hakea Prison, situated in the south-east metropolitan area of Perth, is the primary remand, receival and assessment prison for male metropolitan prisoners. As such, it is the first point of contact for the majority of prisoners entering the prison system. It is unique as a facility having the dominant proportion of its population as unsentenced prisoners. The Prison handles only male offenders, has a significant budget and in the vicinity of 400 members of staff.
Hakea Prison has three guiding functions:
- To receive and house all male remand prisoners in the metropolitan area, including long term remand prisoners for the State’s Regional Prisons;
- To provide a receival facility for newly sentenced male prisoners in the metropolitan area requiring assessment prior to alternative placement; and
- To act as a transit and dispersal prison as required.
The HR Assistant Support Officer will implement, monitor and maintain the day-to-day administration of Hakea Prison 24/7 roster ensuring optimum cost effectiveness. They will also ensure the security and maintenance of personal files located at Hakea Prison. The HR Assistant Support Officer will process human resource related applications and provide an advisory service in relation to human resource policies, procedures, award interpretation.
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 that highlights your suitability for this position and a two (2) page A4 statement in the context of the work-related requirements (selection criteria) contained in the Job Description Form. Please include details of two (2) referees.
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.
Further Information
If you would like further information on this opportunity please contact Melissa Bailey on 9366 6370 for a confidential discussion.