This is a permanent, full time position
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 Special Operations Group (SOG) provides specialist 24/7 armed emergency response and security support services for all correctional facilities within the State. The SOG also provides surveillance and intelligence gathering, high-security escorts, specialist training and exercising.
The Team Leader Training contributes to SOG capability and preparedness and key components of the Corrections Emergency Management System, through the delivery of training, exercising and preparedness review.
The position coordinates the development of a range of specialised training programs, coordinates and supervises a team of trainers in the delivery of training to required standards. The position manages, advises, promotes and coordinates the delivery of SOG initial, refresher and state-wide specialised skills training for all Corrective Services staff. The position plays an active role in the conduct, evaluation and review of emergency response drills and exercises for custodial facilities across the State.
The position holder may be required to travel and to work outside normal working hours.
Eligibility
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.
It is a requirement that the position holder is successful, within 6 months of commencement, in obtaining a clearance under the Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004.
The position holder must possess a current Western Australian ‘C’ class driver's licence or equivalent.
Successful applicants must possess and/or progress towards or willingness to undertake a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or similar within twelve months of commencement.
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:
- Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
- Provide a statement of no more than three (3) pages addressing the following statements listed below. Please provide examples to support your claims.
- Experience in leading, coaching and mentoring a team to deliver a range of training, to approved standards.
- Experience in the writing of training support materials, in order to deliver approved training content and curriculums to required standards.
- Experience in development of effective relationships with key stakeholders and other internal and external organisations in relation to training matters.
- A copy of your current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (If obtained).
- Contact details of two (2) recent work referees, with one (1) of them being your current Line Manager where possible.
All the remaining Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria listed on the JDF will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.
Candidate Search
If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.
For Further Job Related Information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Bradley Wall, Assistant Superintendent Specialist Services on (08) 9366 6802 or Ian Wilson, Superintendent on (08) 9366 6801 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 [email protected] or call (08) 9264 1700 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 ‘For Further Job Related Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on [email protected] or (08) 9264 1700 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 [email protected] on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which has been fully implemented across all women’s prisons and the Corrective Services Academy, with all other prison sites to follow over the next 12-18 months.
