Position number: Pool Ref 231747
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Wooroloo Prison Farm
About the role
The 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.
Minimum Requirements
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. Currently employed as a substantive Prison Officer in the Western Australia Prison Service. Possess a current valid manual class "C" motor vehicle driving licence. Possess a current valid Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) accreditation (or equivalent e.g., Senior First Aid) received from an accredited training provider with a minimum of 12 months validity remaining. 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 statement no more than three (3) pages, addressing the three (3) following Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) contained in the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims. Staff Management, Team Building and Maintaining Relationships. Ethical Behaviour. All remaining Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
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.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Damien Lee, Principal Officer on (08) 9573 3548 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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