This is a pool process with permanent full-time opportunities.
Currently, there are three (3) permanent positions available for immediate filling.
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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.
About the role
Join us at Greenough for the ultimate trifecta: a chance to propel your career trajectory, easy living by the sea, and the promise of a comfortable future with optimal work-life balance. With us, you’ll not only be supported in your career but also enjoy the idyllic lifestyle where career growth and personal wellbeing go together.
As a Senior Prison Officer, you will be supported in your role and be encouraged to build on your team-building skills by leading by example and managing and monitoring staff performance by providing effective feedback.
Your knowledge of health, social and cultural issues along with current policies and procedures of the Department will be valued. Recording and entering accurate information into TOMS is a must.
Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
To be eligible for this pool, you must be a substantive Prison Officer in the WA prison service.
Benefits and opportunities
- Career pathway opportunities
- Working in an environment where diversity is valued.
- Generous regional allowances.
Application process
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:
- Provide a comprehensive Resume/Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
- A statement no more than two (2) pages addressing the following Work-related Requirements.
Please provide examples to support your claims.
- Staff management, team building and maintaining relationships - Managing staff including monitoring staff performance, providing effective feedback both formally and informally, staff development, delegation of activities and team building. Establishing and maintaining effective workplace relationships and networks to achieve positive results.
- Continuous improvement - Identifying, supporting, and implementing change in the workplace to improve individual, prison, and departmental operations. Putting forward ideas or making changes to do things more effectively and/or efficiently.
- Knowledge - Possessing a sound knowledge of the Commissioner’s Operating Policies and Procedures – Prisons and a proficient user of TOMS.
- Contact details of two (2) work related referees.
All remaining Work-related Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Pool recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent full-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.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Craig Tester, Assistant Superintendent Operations on (08) 9923 6500 or 0458 907 737 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 (ramshelpdesk@bigredysky.com) on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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