In-Demand Jobs in Karratha, Wa

Custody Officer
Ventia Pty Limited —Karratha WA
- $27.35 - $30.93 an hour
- Overtime
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Early Intervention Case Manager
MacKillop Family Services —Karratha WA
- $46.70 - $55.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Case management
- No degree
- Employee assistance program
9d
Manager - Urea & Solid Handling
Perdaman Chemicals & Fertilisers(Operations) Pty Ltd —Karratha WA
- Urgently hiring
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Bachelor's degree
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Psychologist
Connect Paediatric Therapy Services —Karratha WA
- Part-time
- Clinic
- Working with children
- Paediatrics
Sr. Instrumentation Engineer (Ammonia & Utility)
Perdaman Chemicals & Fertilisers(Operations) Pty Ltd —Karratha WA
- Urgently hiring
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
Quick Apply
13d
Assistant Manager
Smokemart & GiftBox —Karratha WA
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
5d
Chef | Karratha | 14:7
Civeo —Karratha WA
- $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- No experience needed
Cleaner / Team Leader
Karratha Cleaning —Karratha WA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Overtime
- Supervising experience
- Cleaning
- In-person
Quick Apply
2d
Chief Officer
The CSL Group Inc —Karratha WA
- Full-time
Piping Superintendent
Monadelphous —Karratha WA
- Night shift
- Construction experience
- Communication skills
Control System & Site-IT Technician
Perdaman Chemicals & Fertilisers(Operations) Pty Ltd —Karratha WA
- Urgently hiring
- Analysis skills
- Education
- In-person
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13d
Senior Technician - Control Valve Specialist
Perdaman Chemicals & Fertilisers(Operations) Pty Ltd —Karratha WA
- Urgently hiring
- Education
- In-person
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Occupational Therapist
Connect Paediatric Therapy Services —Karratha WA
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- Paediatrics
- Communication skills
Reddy Express Dampier - Customer Service Rep
OTR Group —Dampier WA
- Weekend availability
6d
Lead Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls
Perdaman Chemicals & Fertilisers(Operations) Pty Ltd —Karratha WA
- Urgently hiring
- Analysis skills
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
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Advocate, Family and Domestic Violence (Karratha)
Pilbara Community Legal Service —Karratha WA
- $36.96 - $44.21 an hour
- Full-time
- Annual leave
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9d
Technical Services Superintendent
Perdaman Chemicals & Fertilisers(Operations) Pty Ltd —Karratha WA
- Urgently hiring
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
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Electrician
Monadelphous —Karratha WA
- $53.73 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Construction experience
- Communication skills
E&I Supervisor (Wind)
Monadelphous —Karratha WA
- Construction experience
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Control System Engineer
Perdaman Chemicals & Fertilisers(Operations) Pty Ltd —Karratha WA
- Urgently hiring
- Maintenance
- Analysis skills
- Education
Quick Apply
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Custody Officer

Ventia Pty Limited -
Karratha WA

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Job Details

$27.35 - $30.93 an hour

Benefits

Paid training
Annual leave
Uniform provided

Qualifications

Certificate III
Security

Full Job Description

reqId: 167357

Category: Corrections & Emergency Services

Location: Karratha, Western Australia, 6714

Permanent

Make a real impact. Build a secure career in Justice.

Are you looking for meaningful work, strong conditions, and a long term career pathway - without sacrificing pay certainty or work life balance?

Ventia is proud to deliver custodial services on behalf of the WA Department of Justice. We’re currently seeking motivated and resilient individuals to join our Custody Officer team at the Karratha Courthouse.

This role offers structured training, guaranteed conditions under an Enterprise Agreement, and the opportunity to work in a variety of professional justice environments.

About the role

As a Custody Officer, you play a critical role in maintaining the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of people in custody while supporting the smooth operation of the justice system.

You’ll work as part of a highly supportive team across courts, prisoner transport, and secure medical escorts - no two days are the same, and every shift has purpose.

Why join Ventia?

Paid training & clear career entry

Fully funded Certificate III in Correctional Practice
5 weeks of fully paid training before going operational
No prior custodial experience required

Hourly rate with structured increases

$27.35 per hour during 5-week training
$29.50 per hour post training
$30.93 per hour after 12-months and completion of Cert III

Additional government endorsed pay

Western Australian State Government Pay Contribution Allowance (PCA): $256 per fortnight (before tax)

Guaranteed hours & premium penalty rates

Guaranteed minimum hours under the Enterprise Agreement
Overtime rates apply when working:
Over 7.6 hours in a day
Before 5:00am or after 7:00pm
175% of base rate on Saturdays
200% of base rate on Sundays

Allowances that add real value

$10,189 per year regional allowance (spread over fortnightly payments)
Meal allowances when working over 9.6 hours or staying overnight
On Call Allowance: $25.73 per day when on call (where applicable)
Officer In Charge (OIC) Allowance: $3 per hour when undertaking additional duties
Paid travel time and allowances for approved regional secondments
Parking reimbursements where applicable

Work variety & professional experience

Court security and custody
Prisoner transport and escorts
Secure hospital and medical duties
Opportunities for regional secondment

Leave and other conditions

Uniforms and footwear provided
Paid breaks and TOIL options
Five weeks annual leave for shift workers
Ongoing paid training and refresher courses

Long term career pathways

Structured progression through accredited classifications
Opportunities to step into senior, specialist, or supervisory roles

What you’ll be doing

Safely supervising and transporting people in custody
Maintaining security during court proceedings
Conducting welfare checks and upholding duty of care
Managing challenging situations calmly and professionally
Completing accurate reports and records
Working collaboratively within a close knit operational team

What we’re looking for

Availability to complete full-time training (Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm)
Willingness to commit to 12 months to complete the Certificate III
Australian citizenship or permanent residency
A respectful, resilient, and professional approach
Ability to pass pre employment medical, fitness, and background checks

Launch your career in Custodial Services

If you’re looking for secure employment, guaranteed conditions, and work that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Meg Petsa at [email protected] for more information

About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How to apply
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.

Position Reference Number: 167357

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Control System & Site-IT Technician

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Lead Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls

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