Position number: Pool Ref 231783Work type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: Albany Regional PrisonThis is a recruitment pool to identify suitable applicants to work as a Senior Officer at Albany Regional Prison.
This recruitment pool will be active for 12 months.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.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 Justices' 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.Minimum RequirementsApplicants must be a current serving prison officer with the Department of Justice to be eligible to apply.
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 opportunitiesFlexible working arrangementsCareer pathway opportunitiesLearning and development opportunity programsApplication 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.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 statement no more than two (2) pages addressing the following Work Related Requirements.Please provide examples to support your claims.Resource ManagementKnowledgeAll remaining Work Related Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.Pool RecruitmentThis pool will be open for a period of twelve 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, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.Equity and diversityThe 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.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 informationIf you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Paul Hines, Assistant Superintendent Operations on (08) 9842 4482 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.
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