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 Broome 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.
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
Benefits and Compensation
* Fully funded Certificate III in Correctional Practice
* 5 weeks of fully paid training before going operational
* No prior custodial experience required
* $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
* Western Australian State Government Pay Contribution Allowance (PCA): $256 per fortnight (before tax)
* Guaranteed minimum hours under the Enterprise Agreement
* Overtime rates: 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
* $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
* Uniforms and footwear provided
* Paid breaks and TOIL options
* Five weeks annual leave for shift workers
* Ongoing paid training and refresher courses
* Structured progression through accredited classifications
* Opportunities to step into senior, specialist, or supervisory roles
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
Position Reference Number: 167356
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