This is an “Open Ended” recruitment pool with suitable applicants offered positions as vacancies arise within regional WA. At a minimum, applicants will be shortlisted quarterly. Suitable applicants will be 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
Positions are available in regional locations for immediate permanent appointment.
Meet Katie, one of our psychologists at Department of Justice:
Are you a skilled professional with a degree in psychology or social work and you're passionate about transforming lives?
Join us as a Senior Programs Officer and spearhead impactful offender programs both in the community and in custody. Leverage your expertise to design and implement rehabilitation strategies that foster positive change and successful reintegration. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful difference and possess a strong background in offender rehabilitation, we invite you to be a part of our mission to enhance public safety and support offender reintegration.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the lives of offenders and the community?
As a Senior Programs Officer, you will play a crucial role in implementing and managing offender rehabilitation programs both in custody and within the community. Your key responsibilities will include facilitating group and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the successful reintegration of offenders into society.
We are looking for dedicated professionals with a degree in psychology or social work, who are passionate about fostering positive change, possesses strong leadership skills, and have proven track records in offender rehabilitation. If you are committed to enhancing public safety and supporting transformative programs, we want you on our team!
BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Flexible working arrangements
- Learning and development opportunity programs
- Housing assistance subsidies in specified regional locations
- Additional Annual Leave and Annual Travel Concessions in specified regional locations
- District Allowances in specified regional locations
- Career pathway opportunities
Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
ABOUT JUSTICE
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.
APPLICATION PROCESS
How to apply
Please ensure you have the relevant qualifications and 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.
For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.
We require you to submit:
- A current comprehensive Curriculum Vitae / Resume that highlights your employment history and suitability for this position in the context of all the job-related requirements and/or that demonstrate your skill sets against the selection criteria contained in the JDF
- Contact details of two referees
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.
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.
ELIGIBILITY
- A 4-year tertiary Degree in Psychology or Social Work.
- Eligibility for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or the Australian Association of Social Workers or Society of Professional Social Workers depending on discipline.
- Applicants must hold a valid driver’s licence and be prepared to work outside normal office hours.
FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Roger Hillan on (08) 9230 2086 for a confidential discussion.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which will be fully implemented across all women’s prisons by March 2024, with all other prison sites to follow over the next 12 – 18 months.
