Job title: Senior Officer Shifts
Company: Government of Western Australia
Job description: Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 23rd March 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Senior Officer ShiftsCorrective ServicesSalary: SOSH $101,596 – $110,084 p.a. plus 11% Superannuation (POA 2022)Position number: Pool Ref 231414Work type: Permanent – Full TimeLocation: Hakea Prison ComplexClosing date: 2024-04-04 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)Attachments: –
–You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading .This is a Pool process with permanent, full time opportunitiesThis Pool is only available to current substantive prison officers who are employed with the Department.Currently, there are 8 permanent positions available for immediate filling.Hakea, situated in the south-east metropolitan area of Perth, is the primary remand, receival and assessment prison for male prisoners. As such, it is the first point of contact for the majority of prisoners entering the prison system. It is unique as a facility having the dominant proportion of its population as unsentenced prisoners. The prison handles only male offenders, has a significant budget and over 300 members of staff.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Senior Officer leads teams in the safe, secure and efficient operation of the prison and custody of offenders, duty of care (to prisoners and staff), reparation to the community and reduction in re-offending. The Senior Officer manages staff and resources to achieve identified outcomes; demonstrates and models expertise in the skills of the Prison Officer role; is self-developing; and takes responsibility for the ongoing development and monitoring of staff performance.The Senior Officer models and ensures the implementation of Department of Justice’s policy as it relates to prisoners in custody. Senior Officers are part of the management team, act as role models, lead and facilitate strategies to motivate both staff and prisoners, and encourage prisoners to amend their behaviours in line with community expectations. This can impact on how successfully prisoners assimilate into the mainstream community after release.Senior Officers may be required to act in senior positions, manage projects and contribute to strategic planning when required.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.
ABOUT JUSTICEWhen 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.APPLICATION PROCESSHow to applyPlease 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.For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.We require you to submit: * A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and;
- A statement no more than 2 A4 pages single sided, addressing the following work related requirements (selection criteria).
Please provide examples to support your claims.
- Staff Management, Team Building and Maintaining Relationships
- Resource Management
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
All remaining Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.Pool RecruitmentThis 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 DIVERSITYThe 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.ELIGIBILITYPlease note the following additional pre-appointment requirements to comply with the Prisons Act and Regulations and applicable Departmental policy and procedures. A successful applicant must:
- Complete the Employment Profile Assessment as determined by the Department;
- Receive a clearance through a National Criminal History check and the Departmental integrity assessment;
- Possess a current “C” class motor vehicle driver’s license;
- Possess a valid Senior First Aid qualification (or equivalent) received from an accredited training provider and;
- Be willing to undertake training applicable to the role through Department’s Training Academy
FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATIONIf you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Nigel Smith, Deputy Superintendent on (08) 9366 6435 for a confidential discussion.SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATIONApplicants 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 on 1300 733 056 for assistance.To keep you up to date on what is happening in Department of Justice and job opportunities you can go directly to the departments website or follow us on social media.The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which will be fully implemented across all women’s prisons and the Academy by March 2024, with all other prison sites to follow over the next 12 – 18 months.
Expected salary: $101596 – 110084 per year
Location: Western Australia
Job date: Wed, 20 Mar 2024 05:38:21 GMT
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