Corrective Services
Salary: VO3WK, $89,654 - $97,144, VO4WK, $99,339 - $101,113 p.a plus 12% superannuation (POA)
Position number: 2160, 2158
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Wooroloo Prison Farm
Closing date: 2026-03-27 4:30 PM
Attachments: Applicant Information Pack.pdf, Job Description Form - Farm Instructor.pdf, Job Description Form - Farm Supervisor.pdf
The process is for two (2) permanent, full time vacancies, commencing as soon as possible.
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 VSO3WK Farm Instructor and VSO4WK Farm Supervisor are responsible for the management and control of the farming operations and work output of the prisoners under their supervision. They will have constructive interaction with prisoners about the philosophy, aims and objectives of the prison and production undertaken on the farm. It is essential that Farm Officers operate as a working team and consult with colleagues in areas such as prisoner work placement and allocation of duties and maintain a harmonious working relationship within the work environment.
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.
Successful Applicants Must Possess a Certificate III In
* Rural Operations and/or
* Agriculture and/or
* Permaculture and/or
* Feedlot Operations and/or
* Rural Machinery Operations.
Benefits and Opportunities
* 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 review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. Your application should include the following:
* Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, clearly outlining your transferable skills, experience and key achievements.
* A copy of your current Certificate III Qualification(s) as listed in the Eligibility section.
* A statement of no more than three (3) pages addressing the three (3) Job Related Requirements below, with examples and specifying the position(s) you are applying for:
* Farm Operations
* Information and Knowledge Management
* Interpersonal Skills
* Contact details of two (2) recent work related referees, one being your current Line Manager where possible.
All remaining Job Related Requirements 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.
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 Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the 'For Further Job Related Information' section or contact or call (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
Submitting Your Application
Applicants are requested to apply online. 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 have difficulty submitting your online application, telephone RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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