Vocational Support Officer - Services

Salary : VSO 1 / 2 / 3 $76,029 - $120,948 (dependent on position level) + superannuation

Position number : Pool Ref 231977

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

Location : Statewide

Attachments : - Position Requirements Guide.pdf

• VSO Information Booklet 2025 - Services.pdf

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Currently, there are up to 17 permanent and fixed term contract positions available for immediate filling in our Vocational Support Officer services roles at various locations.

This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities.

You will find a list of current vacancies in the VSO Information Booklet attached to this advertisement and refer to thePosition Requirements Guide attached for more details.

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 a wide range of employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia.

You will be able to make a real difference to local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

About the role Working with Corrective Services is more than a job – it's a vocation. If you are passionate about sharing your knowledge with others to provide them with valuable work and life skills, this is the role for you.

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

Permanent positions – To be eligible for permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia .

VSO qualifications –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.

Refer toPosition Requirements Guide to find out more about the role you may be interested in.

Please note the following additional pre-appointment requirements to comply with the Prisons Act 1981, Prison Regulations 1982, and applicable Departmental policy and procedures.

A successful applicant must :

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; and Be willing to undertake the mandatory four-week Essential Training Program at the Department's Training Academy, Bentley, WA. Benefits and opportunities Generous Leave entitlements Regional incentives Rewarding career Application process How to apply Please review thePosition Requirements Guide attached to this advertisementfor further information to assist with the preparation of your application.

We require you to submit : A current comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements. Contact details of two work related referees. (Preferably your current or recent Supervisor or Manager within the last 5 years) Copies of your current qualification / registration / certification title (if applicable). During the online application process, you will be required to address the questions below in detail , using up to 250 words per question : Describe a project or task you have completed that demonstrates your transferable skills and how they align with the requirements of this position. Provide an example of a time when you effectively communicated to inspire a team or team member to participate, and what was the outcome? All remaining Job-Related Requirements and / or Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Pool Recruitment This pool will be open for a period of twelve (12) months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.

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 or call (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.

For further job-related information If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Kerry Collier, A / Recruitment Portfolio Lead on 1800 974 199 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 on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

To keep up to date with Department of Justice news and job opportunities you can go directly to the Department website or follow us on social media.

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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