About the Role
The Chef Instructor operates within a commercial kitchen to produce products and services to support the Banksia Hill Detention Centre operations. The position provides the production of meals and ensures the kitchen areas comply with Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 and Food Safety guidelines. The position provides on the job instruction, accredited training and supervision to detainees who work in this area.
Overview and Requirements
Salary: VO3A1, $107,118 - $116,066 p.a. plus 12% Super POA
Position number: Pool Ref
Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time
Location: Banksia Hill Detention Centre
Closing date: 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Attachments: Applicant Information Pack.pdf; Job Description Form - Chef Instructor.pdf
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Pool information: This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed-term and permanent opportunities.
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.
Responsibilities
The Chef Instructor operates within a commercial kitchen to produce products and services to support the Banksia Hill Detention Centre operations. The position provides the production of meals and ensures the kitchen areas comply with Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 and Food Safety guidelines. The position provides on the job instruction, accredited training and supervision to detainees who work in this area.
Eligibility and Qualifications
A Successful Applicant Must
* 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 e.g. Senior First Aid) received from an accredited training provider with a minimum of 12 months validity remaining.
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.
Permanent positions – 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.
Qualifications - To be eligible for appointment, applicants must possess the following qualifications:
* Certificate III in Hospitality (with Commercial Cookery or Catering or Kitchen Operations speciality) and/or
* Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and/or
* Certificate III in Catering Operations and/or Trade Pathway (Apprenticeship)
WWC positions – In accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people, you must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.
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 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
* A current comprehensive resume / curriculum vitae that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
* A statement no more than two (2) pages addressing the following Job-Related Requirements as outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). Please provide examples to support your claims.
* Relevant Trade Qualification or approved equivalent as outlined in the Eligibility section.
* Demonstrated experience in Operations and Production
* Demonstrated ability to provide Instruction and Training
* Contact details of two work related referees.
All remaining Job-Related Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Pool Recruitment – This pool will be open for a period of twelve (12) months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent and fixed term, full time may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
Further information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Melissa Bailey on 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 or call 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 'Further Information' section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on or 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 at on for assistance. To keep you up to date on what is happening in Department of Justice and job opportunities you can go directly to the departments website or follow us on social media. 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.
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