This is a permanent, full time vacancy.
About the role
Hakea Prison, situated in the south-east metropolitan area of Perth, is the primary remand, receival and assessment prison for male metropolitan prisoners. As such, it is the first point of contact for the majority of prisoners entering the prison system. It is unique as a facility having the dominant proportion of its population as unsentenced prisoners.
Hakea Prison has three guiding functions:
- To receive and house all male remand prisoners in the metropolitan area, including long term remand prisoners from regional areas;
- To provide a receival facility for newly sentenced male prisoners in the metropolitan area requiring assessment prior to alternative placement; and
- To act as a transit and dispersal prison as required.
To provide and maintain a library collection at Hakea Prison. Performs a wide range of specialised clerical, technical and para-professional duties in support of library service delivery and collection management. The position will also assist in the provision of productive work, training and recreation for prisoners, undertaking appropriate training and forming part of the recreation delivery team for the prison.
Eligibility
- Possession of a Certificate III in Library and Information Services.
- 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.
- 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.
We require you to submit:
- A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees;
- Copy of your Qualifications - Certificate III in Library and Information Services;
- A statement no more than two (2) pages addressing the following Job Related Requirements (Selection Criteria).
Please provide examples to support your claims.
- Computer Skills
- Organisation and Resource Management
All remaining Job Related Requirements 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.
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.
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 Paul Senter, Assistant Superintendent on (08) 9366 6200 for a confidential discussion.
