Gardens Instructor Corrective Services Salary: VO3WK, $75,841 - $82,700 per annum + Super (POA) Position number: 015107 Work type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Melaleuca Women's Prison Closing date: 2023-11-08 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Attachments: -
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This is a permanent, full time vacancy
About the role
Melaleuca Women’s Prison is a maximum-security prison for women and is the remand, receival and assessment facility for the metropolitan area, including long term remand prisoners from regional areas. The Prison recognizes the unique needs of women in custody such as their poor health, poor family contact, substance misuse, histories of abuse, low levels of education and employment and their social dislocation. As a result, Melaleuca provides a supportive custodial environment which is responsive to these complex needs.
The Corrective Services Division is responsible for detention facilities, prisoner management programs that provide support and rehabilitation to adults who have offended, and the management of offenders in the community through probation and parole services. All these elements have a direct impact on the provision of corrective services provided by the Department; with the primary objective being to reduce offending, thereby protecting the community and guiding offenders towards a law-abiding lifestyle. The role has primary accountability to fulfil obligations specified in corrective services legislation, and will consider staff welfare and community expectations, in particular victim concerns, in the achievement of key objectives.
The Gardens Instructor is responsible for all facets of the prison grounds, garden areas, horticultural infrastructure and maintenance of gardening equipment used at the prison. The position is also responsible for facilitating the practical components of prisoner training programs based in the area of horticulture.
The Gardens Instructor will:
1. Act as a role model
2. Provide motivation, encouragement and support
3. Develop positive relationships when working with women in custody to gain
knowledge, skills and abilities to reduce re-offending.
4. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Eligibility
Be willing to undertake training applicable to the role though the Department’s Training Academy.
Be willing to undertake skill set(s) and vocational competencies to meet industry standards as trainers and/or assessors (if applicable).
Possess a current valid manual class “C” motor vehicle driving licence.
Possess a current valid Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) accreditation (or equivalent eg Senior First Aid) received from an accredited training provider with a minimum of 12 months validity remaining.
Possess a current valid Construction Induction Training accreditation (White Card) (if applicable).
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the duration of the contract.
All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
About us
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.