This is a permanent, full time vacancy 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. 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 Relief Instructor will primarily relieve catering staff on leave and will also relieve Vocational Support Officers in other areas as instructed by prison management. The Relief Instructor will be responsible for the provision of productive work for prisoners, while also meeting training and production deadlines and maintaining the good order of the Prison. Eligibility Successful applicants must have a: Certificate III Trade Qualification. Valid manual "C" class motor vehicle driving licence. Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) accreditation (or equivalent) with a minimum of 12 months validity remaining. Construction Industry White Card. To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia. 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. 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. We require you to submit: Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements. Contact details of two (2) recent work related referees, with one (1) of them being your current Line Manager where possible. A copy of your current Certificate III Trade Qualification as listed under the above Eligibility section. A statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the following Job Related Requirements below as listed on the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims. Interpersonal Skills Instruction and Training Supervisory Skills All remaining Job Related Requirements listed on the JDF will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process. 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 and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period. For Further Job Related Information If you would like further information regarding the vacancy, please contact Ella Battista on (08) 6258 0 for a confidential discussion. Equity and Diversity The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups. Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘ For Further Job Related Information ’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 17for 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 bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance. 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. The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which has been fully implemented across all women’s prisons and the Corrective Services Academy, with all other prison sites to follow over the next 12-18 months.
