Training Officer

Overview

Position number: Pool Ref 232053

Work type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Perth CBD

Attachments: Applicant Information Pack.pdf, Job Description Form - Training Officer (ACC Training).pdf

This recruitment pool will run for a period of 24 months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities. Currently, there is one permanent position and one fixed term contract available when business needs arise.

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 Corrective Services Academy (the Academy) is an enterprise Registered Training Organisation and is responsible for the identification and delivery of learning and professional development for all Corrective Services staff, including foundation, ongoing work skills, corporate governance and compliance and professional development.

The Academy's Operational Training Branch consists of four sections and is accountable for developing and delivering training in accordance with Corrective Services operational requirements, with a focus on foundation training for front line staff working in custodial and community settings.

The Adult Community Corrections Training Section is a part of the Operational Training Branch, and the Training Officer is responsible for the delivery of Corrective Services Academy training for all Adult Community Corrections staff including delivery of the accredited Correctional Officer Foundation Program (COFP) for new Adult Community Corrections Officers.

The Training Officer informs and provides advice to the Manager Adult Community Corrections Training on emerging issues and trends, and acts as a positive change agent, contributing to continuous improvement in an environment of reform.

Eligibility/Qualifications

• A qualification in Certificate III of Correctional Practice (Adult Community) is required for this position.
• To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the Western Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

Benefits and opportunities

• A competitive, award-based salary with annual increments within award bands, and 17.5% annual leave loading
• 12% superannuation
• Access to salary packaging arrangements
• Three additional days of leave per year (public service holidays)
• Long service leave accrues every 7 years
• Options to Purchase Additional Leave
• 14 weeks paid parental leave, with additional flexibility for new parents returning to work
• Leadership and professional development programs
• Free parking onsite
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career pathway opportunities
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport with discounts for employees and families
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Location

This role is based at the Corrective Services Academy, 4 Allen Court Bentley, near Curtin University, Karawara Shopping Centre, Victoria Park and public transport. The Academy is a smoke-free workplace.

Application process

How to apply

Please 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.

What to submit

In the context of the role-specific responsibilities, please submit:

• Comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae outlining transferable skills, experience and key achievements.
• A statement of no more than 2 pages addressing the following job-related requirements and/or role-specific criteria, with examples:
  • Achieves Results
  • Builds Productive Relationships
  • Exemplifies Personal Integrity and Awareness
  • Communicates and Influences Effectively

Demonstrated case management experience as a Community Corrections Officer is a requirement. It will be highly regarded if a current Certificate IV Training & Assessment is held or is in progression; if not held, the successful applicant will be enrolled to undertake the qualification through an external provider and must commit to obtaining the qualification.

All remaining job-related requirements and role-specific criteria will be assessed later in the recruitment process.

Pool Recruitment

This pool will be open for 24 months from the day after the standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full-time and other contracted appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed. Applicants found suitable may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies for the duration of the pool.

Further information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Bruce Kentish, Assistant Director Operational Training, on 08 9212 3902 for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to diversity and inclusion. 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 are encouraged to apply.

Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team for culturally appropriate advice. Applicants requiring adjustments or accessibility support can contact the Diversity and Inclusion team for 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. Late applications will not be accepted. If you have difficulty submitting online, RAMS Helpdesk is available for assistance.

The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy across all sites including the Academy. The Academy is a smoke-free workplace.

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