Recreation Officer

This is a permanent, full-time vacancy.

Building opportunities and fostering fairness

Unlocking potential and transforming lives

ABOUT THE ROLE

Become an integral part of our team. Your knowledge and skills will be appreciated and nourished.

Our Recreation Officer position plays a crucial role in operating and coordinating the various recreational activities within the male estate of the prison. The primary objective of this position is to promote a positive and constructive environment for male offenders while providing support to our prison operations.

Sometimes being a jack-of-all-trades has its advantages.  This position has a variety of responsibilities which encompass being responsible for offender recreation with a mix of passive, individual and group programs and activities that promote a healthy mind and body philosophy for male offender cohorts. 

BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES 

• Working with a dedicated and supportive team
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Generous Allowances

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 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:

1. A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two recent work referees and;
2. A statement no more than 2 pages addressing the following Job Related Requirements (Selection Criteria).

• Demonstrated experience in the organisation and delivery of constructive recreational activities in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and develop, maintain, and participate in work groups to achieve positive outcomes.
• Proven capacity in organising and managing resources.Please provide examples to support your claims.

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.

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 17***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. 

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy, please contact Jan Sims – Business Manager on 9923 6523 for a confidential discussion. To keep you up to date on what is happening in Department of Justice and job opportunities you can go directly to the departments website or follow us on social media.

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.