This is a permanent, full time vacancy.
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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
By joining our maintenance team, you will be working in a role where your skills and knowledge will be valued and rewarded.
Key responsibilities:
- Teamwork: Work collaboratively with the maintenance team to achieve common goals
- Facilities Maintenance: Support construction and maintenance projects, ensuring high-quality service delivery within deadlines.
- Training & Mentorship: Provide hands-on instruction and guidance to prisoners, fostering skill development and meaningful rehabilitation.
- Compliance & Reporting: Uphold safety standards, manage records, and prepare insightful reports that drive workshop success
Eligibility
- Possess a current valid manual class “C” motor vehicle driving licence.
- Possess a current valid Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) accreditation (or equivalent eg Senior First Aid) received from an accredited training provider with a minimum of 12 months validity remaining.
Benefits and opportunities
- Generous five-week’s annual leave
- Financial allowances including Regional Incentive and District Allowance
- Career pathway opportunities
- On the job Training and Development
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.
- Contact details of two recent work related referees.
- Copies, if any, of any qualifications, certificates you may have.
All remaining Job-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
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 and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, full time appointments may be offered during this period.
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 for a confidential discussion.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Jan Sims, Business Manager on (08) 9923 6523 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@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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