Corrective Services

Salary: VO3WK, $93,016 - $100,787 p.a. plus 12% Super POA 2024

Position number: Pool Ref

Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time

Location: Casuarina Prison & Hakea Prison Complex

Closing date: 4:30 PM

About the Role

As a Vocational Support Officer you will provide on the job instruction, accredited training and supervision to prisoners to support their rehabilitative journey.

Eligibility & Qualifications

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.

VSO Advertising – To be eligible for positions level 3 and above, you must have a relevant qualification. Nationally recognised Australian qualifications, as well as overseas qualifications that have been officially verified for equivalency in Australia, will be accepted. Applicants with overseas qualifications or older Australian qualifications must provide an academic transcript detailing the units or modules completed within the qualification.

- Recreation Instructor – Certificate II or III in Sport and Recreation and/or Certificate III in Aquatics and Community Recreation
- Life Skills Instructor – Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Skill Set for Delivery and Training and/or requirement to attain within 9 months

Successful Applicant Requirements

- Receive a clearance through a National Criminal History check and the Departmental integrity assessment




- Provide evidence of the relevant Qualification/Academic Record (if applicable)
- Possess a current Australian ‘C’ class motor vehicle driver’s licence or equivalent. Restrictions such as learner's permits, P plates or extraordinary licences are not eligible
- Possess a valid Senior First Aid qualification (or equivalent) received from an accredited training provider
- Be willing to undertake the mandatory four-week Essential Training Program at the Department’s Training Academy, Bentley, WA

Benefits And Opportunities

- Versatile working arrangements
- Career pathway opportunities
- Learning and development opportunity programs
- Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families

Equal Chance Statement

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 on or call 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 for a confidential discussion.

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