This is an “Open Ended” Metropolitan and Regional Recruitment Pool with suitable applicants offered positions as vacancies arise at various prisons.
Currently, there is one (1) permanent full time vacancy at Wooroloo Prison Farm and one (1) permanent part time vacancy at Wandoo Rehabilitation Prison.
About the role
As an experienced and qualified teacher and coordinator you will have the opportunity to enter the exciting field of Correctional Education within a custodial facility. As part of a multidisciplinary team you will contribute to making a difference in the lives of prisoners and protection of the community.
The Prisoner Education Coordinator works as a team member to provide a comprehensive education and vocational training service to clients. They assist with educational responsibilities that relate to education process, including curriculum, teaching, assessing, staff development and industry liaison.
The leave entitlement for this position includes 4 weeks of Professional Allowance leave in addition to 4 weeks of Annual Leave.
Eligibility
Role Specific Criteria:
Qualifications:
- The qualification requirements for the position include a tertiary teaching qualification or equivalent.
- A Certificate IV Training & Assessment is also required (this can be completed within six months of employment).
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 Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
In your application, please advise which site(s) you wish to apply for.
Sites are as follows:
Metropolitan: Bandyup Women’s Prison, Boronia Pre Release Centre, Casuarina Prison, Hakea Prison, Karnet Prison Farm, Melaleuca Women’s Prison, Wandoo Rehabilitation Prison, Wooroloo Prison Farm.
Regional: Albany Regional Prison, Bunbury Regional Prison, Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison, Greenough Regional Prison, Pardelup Prison Farm, Roebourne Regional Prison, West Kimberley Regional Prison.
Regional government benefits may apply and vary between areas.
We require you to submit:
- A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and;
- A statement no more than four (4) pages addressing all the Job Related Requirements contained in the JDF.
Please provide examples to support your claims.
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.
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 ongoing 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 twelve (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.
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.
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 Angela Graham, Prison Education Manager Metropolitan on (08) 6250 9208 for a confidential discussion.
