Vocational Support Officer - Section 95 Officer (Female)

About the role

West Kimberley Regional Prison – Derby is a purpose-built prison designed specifically to meet the needs of Kimberley prisoners, male and female. In bringing about positive and lasting behavioural change it is recognised that the prison’s facilities, operational and service models must address the unique needs of Aboriginal offenders in relation to all aspects of Aboriginal disadvantage.

Derby is located in an isolated region in the Far North of Western Australia approx 220kms North East of Broome and 2500kms from Perth with the prison designed for, maximum, medium and minimum security rated prisoners having separate accommodation areas and services for men and women. 

The Section 95 Officer coordinates and delivers reparation activities and programs in the community covering general construction, building maintenance, landscaping, conservation and land management to support prison operations. The position provides on the job instruction and supervision to prisoners who work in this area.

Please note that applicants must be female as a genuine occupational qualification in accordance with Section 27 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

Benefits and Opportunities 

Regional employees may be eligible for regional specific benefits including:

• Remote District allowance of up to $14,820 p/a (conditions apply)
• Subsidised GROH Housing for eligible employees (conditions apply)
• Additional 1x week’s Annual Leave for travel 
• Additional 1x week’s Annual Leave for remote location

Want to find out more about this role? 

To find out more about this opportunity and how to apply for this position, click on the Apply button or follow the direct link below.  

https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=347158

Applications must be received before  Date Month Year> at 4:30pm.