This process is for two (2) permanent full time positions, commencing as soon as possible.

About Justice

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

Senior Officers work with complex young people, where neurodevelopmental deficits, mental health issues, and complex trauma are prevalent. In order to effectively support the needs of these young people and achieve positive outcomes, Senior Officers require specialist skills and training. The Department will provide a diverse range of training to ensure that the Senior Officers have the required skill and knowledge, including working with young people with disabilities, behaviour modification principals, positive behaviour support, basic counselling skills and modalities, restorative justice practices, cultural competency training, trauma informed practice, suicide prevention and intervention, and understanding rehabilitation and how this can be supported in a custodial environment.

The desire to positively work with young people in challenging situations is critical.

Eligibility

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.

In accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people, you must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.

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.

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 statement of no more than two (2) pages that demonstrates your skillset and suitability for the role against all the Job Related Requirements as listed on the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims. 
3. Contact details of two (2) recent work referees, with one (1) of them being your current Line Manager where possible.

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 at Banksia Hill Detention Centre during this period.

For Further Job Related Information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy, please contact Marc O’Siochain, Deputy Superintendent Operations on 0450 367 597 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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