There are currently five (5) permanent vacancies across the state, both full-time and part-time, with further permanent and fixed-term vacancies to follow in both regional and metropolitan locations.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply as we want you and your cultural knowledge to help us build and shape the Department’s service capability.

About the role

The Assistant Community Corrections Officer reports to the Team Leader within an Adult Community Corrections (ACC) branch and undertakes monitoring of offenders subject to a low risk regime and provides support to other members of the Case Management Team to ensure offender compliance with orders (e.g. monitoring and reporting on attendance at community work and program activities and the installation and maintenance of electronic monitoring equipment).

This role includes:

• Providing an appropriate level of management, interacting, oversight and monitoring of the performance of offenders and defendants subject to community work requirements to facilitate successful completion of orders.
• Providing an appropriate level of management, interacting, oversight and monitoring through approved processes, including home visits, of the compliance of selected offenders on low-risk regime and those offenders residing interstate.
• Liaising and negotiating with community stakeholders in regard to safety matters and in order to recruit and maintain community work projects.
• Installation and collection of electronic monitoring equipment at offender’s premises or prisons.
• Regional and remote travel for those preferring a position outside of the metropolitan area.
• All Assistant Community Corrections Officers must hold a valid driver’s licence.

Suitability Requirements:

Through the recruitment process, we will be looking for candidates who can demonstrate skills, experience and attributes in relation to the following: 

1. Shapes and Manages Strategy – the ability to understand the Department’s values and objectives. Work under direct supervision to meet timelines and priorities.
2. Achieve Results – the ability to see tasks through to completion; rescheduling and reorganising work to reflect changes in priority.   
3. Build Productive Relationships – the capacity to respond under direction to changes in client needs and expectations, manage progress and keep clients informed.
4. Exemplifies Personal Integrity and Self Awareness – a demonstrated commitment to adhere to the Code of Conduct, behave honestly and ethically. Applies self to meet objectives, stay calm and professional under pressure and provide accurate information. Acknowledges mistakes and learns from them, and seeks guidance and advice when required.
5. Communicates and Influences Effectively – the ability to explain information using language appropriate to the client while limiting use of jargon, listen and ask questions to ensure understanding and to confirm that the message has been understood. 
6. Role Specific Criteria – must hold a valid driver’s licence (manual or automatic transmission).

About you

You will need to be able to build productive relationships while exemplifying personal integrity and self-awareness. Working in a team, you need to demonstrate effective communication skills verbally and non-verbally and influence others effectively.

To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the duration of the contract.

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 requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We require you to submit:

1. A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements. 
2. A statement no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following Suitability Requirements. Please provide examples to support your claims.
   • Achieve results
   • Build productive relationships
   • Communicates and influences effectively
3. Contact details of two work related referees, one of whom should be your current/most recent supervisor. 

All remaining Suitability Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Pool Recruitment

This pool will be open for a period of 24 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part-time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however an appointment is not guaranteed.

The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies at similar locations, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.  

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support by following this link.  

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. For a confidential discussion about support or adjustments, please contact the person listed above or email workforcediversity@justice.wa.gov.au.  

For further job-related information 

If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Carly Rogan, Team Leader on (08) 9581 0800 for a confidential discussion.

Submitting your application

Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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