Please be advised the closing date has been extended until Monday, 1 May 2023 at 4:30pm.
This is a Pool process with permanent full time / part time and fixed term full time / part time opportunities.
About the role
The Rehabilitation and Reintegration branch (R&R) is responsible for offender rehabilitation programs and interventions with the aim of improving offenders’ lives and reducing the likelihood of further re-offending. This includes ensuring appropriate assessment and case management practice is in place that enables offenders to acquire relevant employment and education skills, ensuring re-integrative needs are assessed and that preventive programs and services are delivered.
The position provides support to the coordination of contracted Family and Domestic Violence Programs delivered in the community. The role provides Culturally safe and competent clinical supervision, resolves/addresses complex clinical issues and supervises a team of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Senior Programs Officers and Programs Officers in delivering Aboriginal Family Violence Programs. This includes assessment, treatment, group delivery and report preparation and conducts assessment and treatment of complex cases. The role supports the risk management of Family and Domestic Violence offenders within the community, liaising with Adult Community Corrections officers and with the Family and Domestic Violence Consultant, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of victim/survivors, children and families.
The position will provide supervision to Program Delivery Officers and Cognitive Skills Coordinators in the delivery of psycho education programs within prison and community. This includes assessment, treatment, group delivery and report preparation.
Eligibility
An accredited qualification in Psychology and general registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or an approved Social Work qualification and full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Possession of a current valid ‘C’ class motor vehicle driving 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.
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 no more than 3 pages addressing the following Role Specific Criteria.
Please provide examples to support your claims.
- Leadership and Supervision Skills.
- Knowledge and Experience in Managing a Clinical/Counselling and Support Services.
- Ability to Supervise Clinical Services / Therapeutic Interventions to Culturally Diverse.
All remaining Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
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.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of 24 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.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies at similar locations, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
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.
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.
Further Information
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Jane Dalton, Manager Specialist Services Unit on (08) 9230 2061 for a confidential discussion.
