Currently there are multiple fixed term contracts and permanent positions available across the State in various regional and metropolitan locations.
The Community Corrections Officer is a career where you can make a real difference. We are recruiting people across this great state of Western Australia, with fixed term contracts and permanent positions available in both regional and metropolitan locations.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply as we want you and your cultural knowledge to help us build and shape the Department’s service capability.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team in a challenging but rewarding role within Adult Community Corrections.
The duties are varied and involve case managing offenders, writing reports for sentencing and releasing authorities, and working alongside other stakeholders in the community for effective outcomes. If you are resilient, energetic and want a rewarding career where you can make a difference this may be the role for you.
As a Community Corrections Officer (CCO) you will report to the Team Leader and operate as part of the Region or Centre case management team. You will be responsible for case managing offenders and defendants (in accordance with Orders and appropriate standards).
No degree is required for this role and training will be provided.
About You
Can you build rapport with people of various ages and backgrounds in a culturally appropriate manner?
Are you motivated and committed to work with people from a wide range of challenging situations and help them achieve their personal goals?
Can you work as part of a team, develop case management plans, assessment reports and provide advice to the Court and releasing authorities?
If you answered ‘YES’ to the above questions, then please apply for this meaningful and rewarding role with the Department of Justice.
Eligibility to Apply
To apply to be a Community Corrections Officer, you will need:
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency; or New Zealand citizenship
- A current unrestricted C class drivers’ licence (automatic licence is acceptable)
- If working in a regional office, a willingness to fulfill requirements of being away from home for periods of time to undertake regional and remote travel.
- Be prepared to travel via airplane (including light aircraft) to service regional locations.
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.
Further Information
One of the best ways to find out about the various aspects to this multi-faceted role is by attending one of our Information Sessions. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions about the role, the selection process and interact with experienced staff who work within the Adult Community Corrections Centres.
Information Sessions will be held at various locations across the state. To book a session near you or to attend an online session, you can click here to reserve your free ticket. Contact Recruitment by email recruitment@justice.wa.gov.au if you experience difficulties with booking online.
For more details about the process, requirements and other benefits please refer to the Applicant Information Booklet. Prior to submitting your application, it is important to read the Information Guide and Job Description Form (JDF) attached to this advertisement.
How to Apply
For those that are in current Community Corrections Officer pools, those pools remain active as per advertising, however, you may still want to consider applying for the new pool. Should any changes occur to the current pools, people will be informed.
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF), and Applicant Information Booklet, and it is recommended that you attend an information session. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
- A current comprehensive resume/CV that highlights your suitability for this position in the context of the job-related requirements (selection criteria) contained in the Job Description Form
- Please include contact details of two referees, with one being your current direct line supervisor or Manager.
- During the online application process, you will be asked to respond to the three online application questions outlined below, in no more than 250 words, regarding your skills, knowledge and abilities for the Community Corrections Officer position.
- Give an example of a time that you have encouraged someone to change their behaviour or make a positive life change. How did you approach the situation and what strategies/resources did you use to assist you?
- Provide an example of when you had to address competing priorities. Explain how you prioritised these tasks, the methods you used to address them, and results achieved?
- Aboriginal people are over-represented in the criminal justice system in Australia. What do you understand to be some of the contributing factors for this?
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 twenty-four months from the day after the review period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. When part of a pool you may be offered a permanent or temporary position, however an appointment is not guaranteed. 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 and Torres Strait Islander applicants may be prioritised to ensure workforce balance. This action is permitted under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the contact person as listed under the ‘Contact Us’ section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.
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.
Contact Us
If you would like further information about the role, for a confidential discussion please contact:
Regional applicants – Simone Jefferies on (08) 9845 5300
Metropolitan applicants – Sarah Turner on (08) 9264 9300
All enquiries related to the recruitment and selection process should be directed to the Bulk Recruitment Team on recruitment@justice.wa.gov.au or call 1800 974 199 during business hours.
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 or alternatively if you would like to seek assistance with your application. Please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64 or visit https://www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/aboriginal-services
We look forward to receiving your application.
