This is a permanent, full time vacancy, 40 hours a week.

About the role

The Industrial Relief Instructor will provide relief assistance to manage, organise and control aspects of, and operate in, various services or industrial workshops, including but not limited to, metals, cabinet and construction industries, to maintain routine of the area while an officer is absent and/or on leave, to support prison operations. The position provides on the job instruction, accredited training and supervision to prisoners who work in this area. The position holds a supervisory role over other staff in this area

Eligibility

Special conditions – successful applicants must have:

• A Driver’s License
• A current valid Provide First Aid accreditation
• A current valid Construction Induction Training accreditation (white card)

Permanent positions – 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.

Qualifications – successful applicants must have at least one of the following qualifications:

• Certificate III in Cabinet Making
• Certificate III in Furniture Making
• Certificate III in a Construction Trade (Brick and Block Laying, Carpentry and Joinery)
• Certificate III in Building and Construction
• Certificate III in Building Maintanence
• Certificate III in Horticulture (Specialising in landscaping, conservation and land management)
• Certificate III in Production Horticulture (Specialising in irrigation, crop production)
• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade
• Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Benefits and opportunities

• Five (5) weeks of Annual Leave with an option to purchase an additional four (4) weeks.
• 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. A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
2. A copy of your current qualifications and accreditations as set out in the above Eligibility section.
3. Contact details of two work related referees, including email addresses.

All Job Related Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the process.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Lee Maslin on (08) 9795 2605 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

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.

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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