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Join to apply for the Recreation Officer role at Department of Justice. Salary: V21T3 $104,023 - $105,833 p.a. plus 12% superannuation (POA) Position number: 2119 Work type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison Closing date: 2025-11-03 4:30 PM Attachments: Applicant Information Pack.pdf, Job Description Form - Recreation Officer.pdf Job Description Form - Recreation Officer.pdf You can view and print attachments by downloading Adobe Reader. This is a permanent, full time vacancy. About Us 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 Recreation Officer is responsible for providing continuous and meaningful activity for prisoners which contributes to securing a more effective management of prisons. The Recreation Officer also organises and coordinates activities for prisoners after working hours. Prisoners should have some input to promote a sense of responsibility, motivation and degree of self-management. The Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison is a minimum-security prison for males and females and is located 600km east of Perth. As the Goldfields Regions only prison, medium and maximum-security prisoners are also accommodated for short periods. Eligibility and Special Conditions A current valid manual class C motor vehicle driving licence. A current valid Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) accreditation (or equivalent e.g. Senior First Aid) received from an accredited training provider with a minimum of 12 months validity remaining. 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 Flexible working arrangements. Career pathway opportunities. Learning and development opportunity programs. Check the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice. Application Process How To Apply Please 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 A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae outlining transferable skills, experience and key achievements. Contact details of two (2) recent work-related referees. A statement of no more than three (3) pages addressing the Job Related Requirements with examples. Recreational programs and events. Information and knowledge management. Organisation and resource management. All remaining Job Related Requirements will be assessed later 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. 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 Scott Mortley, ASOS on (08) 9093 5133 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. Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team for culturally appropriate application advice. Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager or the Diversity and Inclusion team 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 allow sufficient time to submit your application. Late applications will not be accepted. If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please contact RAMS Helpdesk for assistance. The Department of Justice has a smoke-free policy, fully implemented across all womens prisons and the Academy, with other prison sites to follow before the end of 2025. Job Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Department of Justice by 2x Location snippets and posting times are provided for context and may not reflect current openings. #J-18808-Ljbffr