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Senior Officer Shifts


Company : Department of Justice


Location : Broome, Australia


Created : 2025-06-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Senior Officer Shifts role at Department of Justice1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Officer Shifts role at Department of JusticeCorrective ServicesSalary: SOST1, $106,676 - $115,588 per annum + 11.5% superannuation (POA 2023)Position number: 005712Work type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: Broome Regional PrisonClosing date: 2025-06-13 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)Attachments: - Job Description Form - Senior Officer.pdfApplicant Information PackYou can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader .This is a permanent, full time vacancy.About JusticeWhen 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 RoleThe Senior Officer leads teams in the safe, secure and efficient operation of the prison and custody of offenders, duty of care (to prisoners and staff), reparation to the community and reduction in re-offending. The Senior Officer manages staff and resources to achieve identified outcomes; demonstrates and models expertise in the skills of the Prison Officer role; is self-developing; and takes responsibility for the ongoing development and monitoring of staff performance.The Senior Officer models and ensures the implementation of Department of Justices policy as it relates to prisoners in custody. Senior Officers are part of the management team, act as role models, lead and facilitate strategies to motivate both staff and prisoners, and encourage prisoners to amend their behaviours in line with community expectations. This can impact on how successfully prisoners assimilate into the mainstream community after release.EligibilityPermanent 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 OpportunitiesRegional employees may enjoy a range of benefits which include:Remote district allowance.Subsidised GROH housing for eligible employees.Return flight to Perth, or equivalent, per annum.Other subsidised location allowances.Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.Application processHow To ApplyPlease ensure you review the attached 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 SubmitA current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and;A statement no more than three (3) pages addressing the following Work Related Requirements. Please provide examples to support your claims.Staff Management, team building and maintaining relationshipsResource ManagementKnowledgeAll remaining Work Related Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.Subsequent VacanciesApplicants 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 Commissioners 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.Equity and DiversityThe 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 aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 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 WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.For further job-related informationIf you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Wade Reid, Superintendent on 0428 299 263 for a confidential discussion.Submitting your applicationApplicants 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 ramshelpdesk@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.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOther, Information Technology, and ManagementIndustriesGovernment AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Department of Justice by 2xGet notified about new Senior Officer jobs in Broome, Western Australia, Australia.Broome, Western Australia, Australia A$103,843.00-A$115,131.00 1 week agoBroome, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoBroome, Western Australia, Australia 10 months agoBroome, Western Australia, Australia 4 days agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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