This is a permanent, full time vacancy.
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 Operations Centre is a business unit within the Operational Support Directorate and is Corrective Services’ 24/7 point of contact for security and operational advice and incident management. The Operations Centre is responsible for identifying and mitigating risk, overseeing the safe and secure movement of incarcerated offenders, maintaining professional stakeholder relations, and developing timely and accurate notifications to the Commissioner and Director General.
The Principal Response Officer works in a team environment in the WA Corrective Services Operations Centre, based at the WA Police Force State Operations Command Centre in the Perth CBD.
The Operations Centre is staffed 7 days per week. The Principal Response Officer is required to perform shift work, including weekends and on-call after hours.
Eligibility
Permanent appointments - 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.
Special conditions - this position will require:
- The position holder to be prepared to work shift and to be contactable 24 hours / 7 days a week.
- The position holder to be prepared to work out-of-hours (on-call).
- A current C or C-A class drivers’ licence.
- The position holder to submit to and maintain an integrity check conducted by WA Police Force.
Benefits and opportunities
- Shift Allowances for shifts worked on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays, and on call allowance.
- Up to five (5) weeks of annual leave per year, plus three (3) additional days of leave per year (public service holidays).
- Graduated annual salary increments (increases) in the first three (3) years of employment.
- Access to salary packaging arrangements.
- Superannuation 12%
- Career pathway opportunities.
- Learning and development opportunity programs, plus annual professional development planning cycles.
- 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:
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, no more than four (4) pages in length, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience, and highlights your key achievements.
- Contact details of two (2) work related referees.
All Essential 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, fixed term, full time and part 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.
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 this vacancy, please contact Ben Stark on (08) 9264 9979 or 0412 511 174 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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