Position number: 014285
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Broome Regional Prison
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
The Reception Officer will manage the daily operations of Reception including the management of the process for the movement of prisoners in and out of the Prison. The Reception Officer will also be required to provide accurate recording and storage of prisoners property. The position will also assist in the provision of productive work for prisoners, undertaking appropriate training of prisoners working within the reception.
Permanent positions – 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
* Remote district allowance of up to $16,722 p/a
* Subsidised GROH housing for eligible employees
* Return flight to Perth, or equivalent, per annum
* Other subsidised location allowances
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.
We require you to submit:
* A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees
* A statement no more than 3x A4 pages addressing the following work-related requirements (Selection Criteria). Please provide examples to support your claims.
* Communication and Interpersonal Skills
* Time Management and Organisation Skills
* Priority Setting and Delegation
* Teamwork
All remaining work-related requirements (Selection Criteria) will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
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 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 WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
For further job-related Information
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Wade Reid, Superintendent on (08) 9193 8569 for a confidential discussion.
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 at ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which has been fully implemented across all women’s prisons and the Academy, with all other prison sites to follow before the end of 2025.
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