Position number: Pool Ref 231782
Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Location: Bandyup Women's Prison
This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities.
Currently, there is one (1) permanent position available for immediate filling.
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 Bandyup Women's Prison is a maximum-security prison for women in the state, being an Assessment and Program Prison with a small Remand population, as well as providing complex mental health services in the metropolitan area. The prison recognises the unique needs of women in custody, such as their poor health, poor family contact, substance misuse, and histories of abuse, low levels of education and employment, and their social dislocation. As a result, Bandyup provides a supportive custodial environment which is responsive to these complex needs.
The Clerical Officer will assist in the day-to-day management of Bandyup Women's Prison administration duties including switchboard coverage, mail sorting, and other duties as required.
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector, it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment, you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the duration of the contract.
All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
Application process How to apply Please ensure you review the attached 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 current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two (2) referees.A statement no more than two (2) pages addressing the following three (3) Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria:
Please provide examples to support your claims.Communicates and Influences Effectively.Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills including good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.The ability to use, record and store confidential information in a sensitive and discreet manner.All remaining Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria 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 at similar locations, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
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 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 ****** or call (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
For further job-related information If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Lee-Ann Connell, Coordinator Resource Management on (08) 9374 2510 for a confidential discussion.
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 ****** on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which has been fully implemented across all women's prisons and the Academy, with all other prison sites to follow before the end of 2025.
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