Vocational Skills Instructor VSO

This is a Pool process with permanent and/or fixed term, full time opportunities

Currently, there are three permanent positions available for immediate filling.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Vocational Skills Instructor will undertake instruction in the Vocational Skills Workshop for the prison. This position supervises a team who develop and deliver Industries induction and accredited training for offenders. Training is designed to maximise opportunities for offenders to gain employment upon release from prison. This position will provide relief assistance within the prison’s workshops where required by management.

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.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

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 Resume including details of relevant qualifications that highlights your employment history and suitability for this position in the context of all the job related requirements (selection criteria) contained in the JDF
2. Contact details of two referees

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 ***************@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.

ELIGIBILITY

• Valid manual class "C" motor vehicle driving licence
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) accreditation (or equivalent) with a minimum of 12 months validity remaining
• Certificate IV Training and Assessment and/or the requirement to attain within 9 months
• Construction trade certificate at Certificate III level
• Construction Industry White Card

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact James Gibson, Facilities Manager on 9411 5226 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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