Movements Officer in Wooroloo

This is a permanent, full-time vacancy.

About the role

The Directorate is accountable for the custody and containment, care and wellbeing, reparation, development and reintegration of people within their supervision.

The Movements Officer is responsible for the collation, completion and distribution of paperwork to facilitate prisoner transfers, movements and discharges in accordance with prison operations.

• Suitability Requirements
• Experience – Demonstrated experience in customer service, administration and self-awareness.
• Computer skills - An understanding of computer applications such as spreadsheets, databases, document writing and emails. The ability to learn in-house computer systems.
• Information and knowledge management - The ability to gather and share information and knowledge within a confidential environment.
• Instruction - Demonstrated ability to effectively mentor, deliver on the job instruction and supervise prisoners who work in the area.
• Interpersonal skills - The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders utilising written and oral skills.

The ability to question, listen, understand and discuss calmly while adapting to audiences, particularly those relevant to minority groups, non-English speaking backgrounds and Indigenous people.

Develop, maintain and participate in work groups to achieve positive outcomes.

Working professionally with others in a team environment.

• Organisation and resource management - The ability to interpret information and evaluate opportunities to prioritise and manage tasks/projects with available resources to achieve positive results.

The ability to show judgement, intelligence and common sense while recognising potential issues/problems and acting within set timeframes.

• Eligibility
• Special conditions
• Permanent positions - To be eligible for permanent appointment to the public sector, you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia.

Qualifications

• Possess a current valid manual class “C” motor vehicle driving licence.
• Possess 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.

Benefits and opportunities

• Five weeks annual leave per financial year
• 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.
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
• Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with section 7d of the Commissioner’s Instructions No.48 – Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Permanent Vacancies, and section 9d of the Commissioner Instructions 49 - Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Fixed Term Vacancies.

Permanent, fixed term, full time and part-time appointments may be offered at Wooroloo Prison Farm during this period.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the community we serve.

We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support by following this link .

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

For a confidential discussion about support or adjustments, please contact the person listed above or email workforcediversity@justice. wa. gov. au.

For further job-related information If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Ian Ward, Business Manager on ( 08) 9573 3003 for a confidential discussion.

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.

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