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Job Details
* Salary: Level 2, $104,403 – $110,252 p.a. plus 12% superannuation (DCSNA)
* Position number:
* Work type: Permanent – Full Time (80 hrs per fortnight)
* Location: Albany Regional Prison
* Closing date: 30‑12‑2025 4:30 PM
* Attachments: Applicant Information Pack.pdf, Job Description Form – Clinical Nurse
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 employment opportunities across Western Australia, allowing you to make a real difference to local communities and the lives of those you work with.
About The Role
The Health Services Branch provides a range of primary care services across WA to patients in custody. Clinical nurses provide clinical leadership, critical thinking and direct care to patients throughout the patient journey in a custodial setting. Using comprehensive clinical assessment and excellent communication skills, the role promotes and supports the delivery of safe, high‑quality care within a multidisciplinary team.
Eligibility & Qualifications
* A current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registration.
* For permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector, you must be an Australian citizen or hold permanent resident status in Australia.
Benefits and Opportunities
* Career pathway opportunities
* Learning and development programs
* Health and wellbeing programmes, including a Fitness passport providing gym, pool and fitness centre discounts for employees and families
* See the attached Applicant Information Pack for additional benefits of working for Justice.
Application Process
Please review the attached Job Description Form for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
Required Submissions
* A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and key achievements.
* A copy of your current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registration.
* Contact details of two (2) work‑related referees.
All remaining job‑related requirements and role‑specific criteria 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 relevant Commissioner's instructions. Permanent, fixed‑term, full‑time and part‑time appointments may be offered during this period.
Contact Information
For further job‑related information, contact Tash Jeppesen, Clinical Nurse Manager at 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 at 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 above or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team at or for a confidential discussion.
Submission Instructions
Applicants are requested to apply online. Click the "Apply for Job" button at the bottom of this advertisement. Late applications will not be accepted.
If you have difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone the RAMS Helpdesk at for assistance.
Additional Information
To keep you up to date on Department of Justice activities and job opportunities, visit the department's website or follow us on social media.
Smoking Policy
The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke‑free policy, 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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