This is a fixed term, full time vacancy available for six (6) months, with the possibility of extension for a further six (6) months or permanency, subject to business requirements.
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
The Corrective Services Academy, as a Registered Training Organisation, is responsible for identifying and delivering current and future custodial operational learning and development requirements for Corrective Services. This includes supporting capability development at the individual, business, and organisational levels, from foundational skills through to leadership development.
The Team Leader Custodial Training provides leadership and oversight to a team of custodial training staff, ensuring the effective planning, coordination, and delivery of custodial training programs in line with an agreed training schedule.
The position manages the allocation and utilisation of resources including staffing, facilities, equipment, and learning materials to ensure training activities are delivered efficiently, safely, and to a high standard. This includes monitoring workloads, identifying resource gaps, and implementing adjustments to meet changing operational demands.
In addition, the role oversees trainer performance and capability, providing guidance, support, and coaching to maintain quality training outcomes. It ensures training delivery complies with relevant policies, procedures, legislative requirements, and accreditation standards, while continuously reviewing program effectiveness and contributing to ongoing improvement initiatives.
The position works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to align training priorities with organisational needs and ensure desired outcomes are achieved within agreed timeframes.
Whilst previous custodial experienced may be beneficial, it is not essential for this role.
Eligibility
Qualification – Possession of or progression towards a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Special Conditions:
- A current and valid ‘C’ class drivers’ licence or equivalent.
- The position holder may be required to travel and deliver training state-wide at prisons and training venues as required.
Permanent positions - 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.
Benefits and opportunities
- A competitive, award-based salary with annual increments within award bands, and 17.5% annual leave loading
- 12% superannuation
- Access to salary packaging arrangements
- Three additional days of leave per year (public service holidays)
- Study Leave/ Assistance
- Long service leave accrues every 7 years
- Options to Purchase Additional Leave
- 14 weeks paid parental leave, with additional flexibility for new parents returning to work
- Leadership and professional development programs
- Free parking onsite
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career pathway opportunities
- Learning and development opportunity programs
- Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
- Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
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 (2) work related referees.
- A copy of your current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
- Please provide a statement of no more than three (3) pages addressing your suitability for the role in the context of the following Job Related Requirements below as listed on the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
- Shapes and Manages Strategy
- Achieves Results
- Builds Productive Relationships
All remaining Job Related Requirements 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, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Bruce Kentish, Assistant Director Operational Training on (08) 9212 3902 for a confidential discussion.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
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 adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 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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The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which has been fully implemented across all women’s prisons and the Corrective Services Academy, with all other prison sites to follow over the next 12-18 months.
