About us
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
Pardelup Prison is a minimum security prison situated approximately 27km west of Mount Barker. The farm is a 6,300 acre breeding property which supports and promotes the philosophy of a community reintegration facility for prisoners, combining three elements: the strong community focus of a work camp, the structured custodial environment of a traditional prison and the emphasis on reintegration that will be an increasingly important feature of all prisons in the future.
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Security Manager contributes significantly to strategic leadership, direction and management of the prison to ensure all statutory and Departmental requirements and best practice service delivery standards are met. The Security Manager, in partnership with the Superintendent and the Security & Response Services directorate; directs, controls and administers the security functions of the prison including the S95 prisoners working in the community and Walpole Work Camp. Duties include intelligence gathering analysis, dissemination of information, coordination of investigations, compilation and auditing of security standards and management of emergency management functions and exercises.
Eligibility to Apply:
Possess a current ‘C’ class motor vehicle driver's license.
Possess a valid Senior First Aid qualification (or equivalent) received from an accredited training provider.
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.
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached JDF for further information about the work-related requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and a statement of 3 pages addressing the following essential Work related requirements (Selection Criteria):
- Leadership
- Information and Knowledge Management
- (Customer Service) Standards Setting
- Strategic Planning and Thinking
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
To submit your application click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
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 an equal opportunity employer and is committed to growing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce as a part of EEO Management Plan and its Aboriginal Workforce Development Strategy. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from a diverse field, people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, young people and people with disability including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Further Information
If you would like further information on this opportunity please contact David Patterson, Assistant Superintendent Operations on 9851 3703 for a confidential discussion.
