Description:
This recruitment pool will run for a period of twenty-four (24) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities.
Currently, there is one (1) permanent position available for immediate filling.
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
Pardelup Prison is a minimum-security prison situated approximately 27km west of Mount Barker. The farm is a 6,300-acre breeding property which supports and promotes the philosophy of a community reintegration facility for prisoners, combining three elements: the strong community focus of a work camp, the structured custodial environment of a traditional prison and the emphasis on reintegration that will be an increasingly important feature of all prisons in the future.
The VSO Construction Maintenance Instructor is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all prison infrastructure. This includes the routine and regular monitoring, maintenance and water testing of the water supply infrastructure including the compound water supply and wastewater treatment plant.
The position will undertake, instruct and supervise the Prison Maintenance and Structural Maintenance Work Parties for the prison. The position will provide supervision of the timber fabrication industry where required by prison management and is responsible for prisoners in all facets of the Prison Maintenance work industry at the prison.
Eligibility
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.
Successful applicants must have possession of an accredited trade or vocational qualification at Certificate III level or higher in any of the following:
- A construction trade eg Brick and Block Laying, Carpentry and Joinery and/or
- Building and Construction and/or
- Building Maintenance and/or
- Appliance Service and/or
- Cabinet Making and/or
- Furniture MakingAND:
- Construction Industry White Card
Successful applicants are also required to:
- Possess a current ‘C’ class motor vehicle driver’s licence;
- Possess a valid Senior First Aid qualification (or equivalent) received from an accredited training provider; and
- Be willing to undertake training applicable to the role through the Department’s Training Academy.
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.
- A statement no more than two (2) pages addressing the following Job-Related Requirements.
Please provide examples to support your claims.- Interpersonal skills
- Organisation and resource management
- Instruction and training
- A copy of your current trade certificate and construction industry white card.
- Contact details of two work related referees.
All remaining Job-Related Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term and full time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
Currently there is one permanent full-time position available.
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, 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.
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 1*** for a confidential discussion.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Karen McVicar, Case Management Coordinator on (08) 9851 37***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 ************@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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