This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities.

About the role

The Clerical Officer at Bunbury Regional Prison provides secretarial and administrative support to the Superintendent and Senior Management Group to assist in the efficient and effective operation of the Prison. The Clerical Officer gains experience and knowledge of administrative positions within the Prison undertaking duties in the following areas: Switchboard Operator, Administration Clerical Officer, Cashier, Visit Bookings Clerk, Rosters Clerk, Clerical Officer PRU, and ASSIEM Clerk.

Eligibility

Successful applicants must have a current and valid ‘C’ class drivers’ licence or equivalent.

To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

Benefits and opportunities

• Career pathway opportunities.
• Learning and development opportunity programs.
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.

Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Application process

How to apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (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. Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
2. Contact details of two (2) recent work referees, with one (1) of them being your current Line Manager where possible. Please include their current email addresses.
3. A statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the three (3) following Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria below as listed on the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.

• Achieve Results.
• Exemplifies Personal Integrity and Self-Awareness.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of administrative and clerical procedures, customer service, data entry, and communication systems such as switchboard and intercom.

All remaining Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria listed on the JDF will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Pool Recruitment

This pool will be open for a period of twelve (12) 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, within the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.

For Further Job Related Information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy, please contact Margaret Reynolds on (08) 9795 2107 for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups and encourage people of these groups to apply.

Assistance for Aboriginal job seekers and accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available at the Department of Justice. For more information around what help may be available please follow this link or reach out to the contact person named in the section above for a confidential discussion.

Submitting your application

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.

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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The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which has been fully implemented across all women’s prisons and the Academy, with all other prison sites to follow.