This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities.
Currently, there is 4 permanent positions available for immediate filling.
This process will be used to establish a pool of suitable applicants to fill all the listed roles.
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 Vocational Skills Instructor operates a training workshop/classroom delivering culturally appropriate vocational and industry based training to support prison operations. The position provides on the job instruction, accredited training andsupervision to prisoners who work in this area.
For more information about the available roles, please consult the attached JDFs.
Eligibility
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.
Special conditions – successful applicants must have a C class driver’s licence and a Valid senior first aid accreditation
Qualifications – the following qualifications are required for each role:
Cabinet Shop Instructor
- Certificate III in Cabinet Making, and/or
- Certificate III in Furniture Making, and
- Construction Industry white card
Chef Instructor
- Certificate III in Hospitality (with Commercial Cookery, Catering, or Cooking Operations specialty), and/or
- Certificate III in Commericl Cookery, and/or
- Certificate III in Catering Operations, and/or
- Trade pathway (apprenticeship)
Industrial Relief Instructor
- A relevant trade qualification and/or significant industry experience in one or more of the following areas: horticulture or landscaping, metal fabrication or engineering, carpentry or woodworking, commercial cookery, laundry or commercial cleaning operations, community work programs, or other aligned vocational industries.
Section 95 Instructor
- Construction Industry white card
Benefits and opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career pathway opportunities
- Learning and development opportunity programs
- 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.
- A copy of your current qualification as set out in the above Eligibility section.
- Contact details of two work related referees.
All remaining Job-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, 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, with the Department of Justice at Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison for the duration of the pool.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Paula Salmon, Business Manager on (08) 9093 5108 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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