Are you looking for a new challenge within a forensic setting where your work makes a real difference? This may be the job for you!
This is a permanent full time vacancy.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
The role provides leadership, clinical oversight, management, professional guidance and support to a team responsible for the assessment of individual offenders, in the prison setting. The team comprises staff of various professional qualifications and experience, undertaking risk and needs assessments of offenders of varying complexity. These assessment outcomes advise and assist sentencing and releasing authorities and case management planning teams in the management of offender risks and delivery of rehabilitation intervention services.
ABOUT YOU
You will have an understanding of the theories and models of assessment and intervention that relate to criminal behaviour, a strong ethical compass and clear boundaries working with clients.
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.
BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES
11% employer contributed superannuation
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development and training opportunities
Professional supervision
20 days annuals leave with 3 additional repealed public service holidays
Salary Packaging
Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
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.
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.
For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack .
We require you to submit:
A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees (that includes a current line manager) and;
A statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the following Role Specific Criteria.
Please provide examples to support your claims
Demonstrated experience in the assessment and rehabilitation of all levels of offender cohorts.
Demonstrated experience in leading and managing service delivery and advanced skills in professional clinical supervision.
Highly effective and proven written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain working relationships with team members and internal and external stakeholders.
All remaining Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Candidate Search
If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.
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. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.
ELIGIBILITY
You are required to have a four year tertiary qualification in Psychology or Social Work and eligibility for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia or eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
You are required to have a valid C Class Drivers Licence. Travel within Western Australia may be required.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies .
FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Dr Nadia Dias, Director Assessment and Interventions on (08) 9264 1304 for a confidential discussion.
An information session will be held via TEAMS to provide further information on the available role and to answer questions. Please email Colleen Tonkin at Colleen.Tonkin@justice.wa.gov.au to express your interest in attending the information session.
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 on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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