Job title
Construction Maintenance Instructor
Organization: Department of Justice
Location: Karnet Prison Farm
Salary: VO3WK, $89,654 - $97,144 p.a. plus superannuation (POA)
Position number:
Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Closing date: 4:30 PM
Attachments: Applicant Information Pack.pdf; Job Description Form - Construction Maintenance Instructor.pdf
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This is a fixed term, full time vacancy for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
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 Directorate is accountable for the custody and containment, care and wellbeing, reparation, development and reintegration of people within their supervision.
The Construction Maintenance Instructor operates a maintenance workshop performing building, assembly and repairing functions to support prison operations. The position provides on the job instruction, accredited training and supervision to prisoners who work in this area.
Eligibility and Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
- Certificate III in a construction trade (e.g., Brick Laying & Blocklaying, Carpentry and Joinery)
- Certificate III in Building and Construction
- Certificate III in Building Maintenance
- Certificate III in Appliance Service
- Construction Industry White Card
Benefits and opportunities
- Career pathway opportunities
- Learning and development opportunity programs
- Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport with discounts for employees and their families
- Check the Applicant Information Pack to learn more about benefits of working for Justice
Application process
How to apply
Please review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for information about the requirements of the position. This will assist you in preparing your application.
We require you to submit
- A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae outlining transferable skills, experience and key achievements
- A statement (no more than two pages) addressing the following job-related requirements with examples to support your claims: Instruction and Training; Supervisory Skills; a copy of your current qualification; contact details of two work-related referees
All remaining Job-Related Requirements and/or Role Specific Criteria will be assessed later in the recruitment process.
Other information
Equity and Diversity: The Department of Justice is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth and other diverse groups are encouraged to apply. Reasonable adjustments will be provided in recruitment and in the workplace.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team for culturally appropriate advice. Applicants requiring adjustments or accessibility support can contact the hiring manager or WorkforceDiversity contact for confidential discussions.
Contact for further information
Rhianne Lawrence, A/Manager Facilities and Secondary Industries, at for 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. Late applications will not be accepted. If you have difficulty submitting online, contact RAMS Helpdesk for assistance.
The Department of Justice has a smoke-free policy implemented across all sites. This initiative will be extended to all prison sites by the end of 2025.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Education and Training
Industries: Government Administration
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