Medical Support Officer

This is a Pool process with permanent and fixed term, full time opportunities.
Currently, there is 1 permanent position available for immediate filling.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Directorate is accountable for the custody and containment, care and wellbeing, reparation, development and reintegration of people within their supervision.
The Medical Support Officer is responsible for the security and daily operations of the medical facility to support prison operations. The position provides on the job instruction and supervision to prisoners who work in this area.
BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• 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 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.
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.
For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Job Applicant Pack.
We require you to submit: * A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and;

• A statement no more than 2 pages addressing following job-related requirements.

Please provide examples to support your claims.

• Experience
• Computer Skills
• Instruction
• Information and knowledge management

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
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 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 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.
Eligibility

• Possess a current valid manual class “C” motor vehicle driving licence
• Possess a current valid Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) accreditation (or equivalent eg Senior First Aid) received from an accredited training provider with a minimum of 12 months validity remaining.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Nigel Smith on 9366 6435 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 on 1300 733 056 for assistance