This is an “Open Ended” Regional Recruitment Pool with suitable applicants offered positions as vacancies arise at:
- Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison
- Greenough Regional Prison
- Bunbury Regional Prison
- Albany Regional Prison
- West Kimberley Regional Prison
- Roebourne Regional Prison
Opportunities are available for immediate filling. Please enquire to request further information on current vacancies.
About the role
Regional Senior Programs Officer positions are responsible for delivering rehabilitation programs in both prison-based and community settings. The position offers rewarding opportunities to work alongside other colleagues to deliver group-based interventions. Through this work you will be able to assist offenders to address their offending and guide them in developing strategies to adopt law-abiding behaviours and successfully reintegrate into their community.
Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must have:
- A Bachelor Degree in Social Work or a 4-year Degree in Psychology.
- Eligibility for registration with either the Psychologists Registration Board of WA (APHRA) or the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Possession of a Current WA Motor Vehicle Driver’s Licence.
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the duration of the contract.
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.
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 you
The panel is looking for self-motivated, self-aware, resilient employees, with relevant academic backgrounds that support their understanding and ability to learn about offending behaviour and how to facilitate effective group interventions. The position is challenging, requiring your ability to maintain close professional relationships with your colleagues to plan and deliver safe, effective programs in working with offenders.
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 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 no more than three (3) pages addressing all the Job related requirements contained in the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
To submit your application click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Open Pool Recruitment
This is an open-ended pool recruitment process which means there is no closing date for applications. We assess candidates on an on-going basis for suitable applicants to be selected to the pool as vacancies arise.
When selected to the pool, the pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise, however an appointment is not guaranteed.
Currently, there are several permanent position(s) available for immediate filling.
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.
Further Information
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Roger Hillan, Regional Program Delivery Manager on (08) 9230 2086 for a confidential discussion.
