Official Interviews Officer

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This is a permanent, full time vacancy.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Melaleuca Women’s Prison is a maximum-security prison for women and is the remand, receival and assessment facility for the metropolitan area, including long term remand prisoners from regional areas. The Prison recognizes the unique needs of women in custody such as their poor health, poor family contact, substance misuse, histories of abuse, low levels of education and employment and their social dislocation. As a result, Melaleuca provides a supportive custodial environment which is responsive to these complex needs. 

The Official Interviews Officer coordinates all official visits to the prison as per legislative requirements and Departmental policies.

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 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:

1. A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and;
2. A statement of no more than two (2) A4 pages addressing the following Job Related Requirements (Selection Criteria). Please provide examples to support your claims.

• Information and knowledge management
• Instruction
• Interpersonal Skills

All remaining Job Related Requirements 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.

Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1*** 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 ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 17***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 twelve (12) months validity remaining.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

If you would like further information regarding the position or vacancy please contact Matthew Boyd, A/ Assistant Superintendent Operations on (08) 6258 0*** 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.

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The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which will be fully implemented across all women’s prisons by March 2024, with all other prison sites to follow over the next 12 – 18 months.