This is a permanent, full time vacancy

About the role

The Rehabilitation and Reintegration Branch (R&R) leads the development and coordinated implementation of offender rehabilitation programs, interventions and services with the aim of improving offenders’ lives and reducing the likelihood of re-offending. This includes ensuring appropriate assessment and case management practices are in place to assess rehabilitation and reintegration needs and that suitable programs and services are available and delivered. The Directorate comprises multiple business areas including Sentence Management, Clinical Governance and Innovation, Assessment and Intervention, Education, Employment and Transitional Service, Offender Programs and Contract Management and Reintegration Services.

Assessment and Interventions is responsible for the management of specialised clinical intervention services, treatment and psychological assessment, reports and expert advice to the Courts and releasing authorities and for the case management of prisoners in custody and the community.

The Director Assessment and Interventions is responsible for leading staff providing specialist forensic assessment and intervention services, including psychological assessment and intervention, treatment assessments, and other multidisciplined innovative specialised rehabilitation services to create, govern and support the cohesive and comprehensive delivery of forensic assessment and intervention services.

Eligibility

Successful Applicants must possess an accredited Masters and/or Doctorate degree in Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychology. General registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA and an area of practice endorsement in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology.

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

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 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.
• Relocation assistance/allowance available for applicants relocating from Interstate or New Zealand (if eligible).

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. A copy of your current Qualifications as stated on the above Eligibility section.
3. Contact details of two (2) recent work referees, with one (1) of them being your current Line Manager where possible.
4. A statement of no more than four (4) pages addressing the following Essential Selection Criteria below as listed on the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.

• Role specific requirements
• Lead Collectively
• Think through complexity
• Embody the spirit of public service

All the remaining Essential Selection Criteria listed on the JDF will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with section 7d of the Commissioner’s Instructions No.48 – Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Permanent Vacancies, and section 9d of the Commissioner Instructions 49 - Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Fixed Term Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.

For Further Job Related Information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy, please contact Ms Kama Connolly, Assistant Commissioner Rehabilitation and Reintegration on (08) 9264 9634 or email RRAssistantCommissioner@justice.wa.gov.au 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.

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