Clerical Officer

Position number : Pool Ref 231768

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

Location : Bunbury Regional Prison

This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities.

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.

About the role

The Clerical Officer provides secretarial and administrative support to the Superintendent and Senior Management Group to assist in the efficient and effective operation of the Prison. The Clerical Officer gains experience and knowledge of administrative positions within the Prison undertaking duties in the following areas :

• Switchboard Operator
• Administration Clerical Officer
• Cashier
• Visit Bookings Clerk
• Rosters Clerk
• Clerical Officer Pre-Release Unit (PRU)
• Security Infrastructure and Emergency Management (ASSIEM) Clerk

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

Application process

How to apply

Please ensure you 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 :

All remaining Job-Related Requirements and 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, full time and part time 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 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.

Applicants with disabilities 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 for a confidential discussion.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Kerry Simpson, HR Coordinator on 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.

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