Senior Programs Officer

This is an “Open Ended” Recruitment Pool with permanent and/or fixed term, full time and/or part time opportunities. Successful applicants may be used to fill ongoing permanent opportunities and fixed term contracts.

Currently, there are nine (9) permanent opportunities available for immediate filling. Please enquire to request further information on current vacancies.

By joining the Offender Programs team you have the ability to encourage offenders to challenge their thinking and change their lives, delivering the right program at the right time to address their needs and reduce risk.

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. 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 Senior Programs Officer (SPO) position within Offender Programs work directly with offenders, delivering therapeutic and psycho-educational programs to promote pro-social, law-abiding behaviours. SPOs deliver programs to offenders across various sites, both in prison-based and community settings, which may include after hours work.

The panel is looking for self-motivated, self-aware, resilient employees, with relevant academic backgrounds that support their understanding and ability to learn about offending behaviour and how to facilitate effective group interventions.

The position is a rewarding and challenging role, requiring your ability to maintain close professional relationships with colleagues to plan and deliver safe, effective behavioural programs to offenders.

Eligibility

Qualifications - successful applicants must have:

• An accredited qualification in Psychology and eligibility for general registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); OR
• An approved Social Work qualification and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW); OR 
• An approved 4-year behavioural science degree.

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
• 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.

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:

1. A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
2. A one (1) page statement addressing your suitability for the role in the context of the following three (3) Role Specific Criteria detailed in the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
   • Group Program Delivery Skills and Experience
   • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
   • Teamwork Skills
3. A copy of your current qualifications as set out in the above Eligibility section.
4. Contact details of two work related referees.

All remaining Job-Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Pool Recruitment

This is an open-ended pool recruitment process which means there is no closing date for applications. We assess candidates on an on-going basis for suitable applicants to be selected to the pool as vacancies arise.

When selected to the pool, the pool will be open for a period of 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.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Roger Hillan, Program Delivery Manager on (08) 9230 2086 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 on ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 17***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 as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 17***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 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 ************@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 *** for assistance.

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