Description:
The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.
Are you looking for an opportunity to enhance the lives of people with a disability?
Want to make a difference? You will!
As a Disability Justice Officer , you are responsible for working as part of a team to maintain the safety and security of the Bennett Brook Disability Justice Centre and facilitate the development of training and support for people with an intellectual disability or cognitive impairment who are interfacing with the justice system.
This position supports the Centre to achieve positive outcomes through measures including person centred practice, positive behaviour support and the promotion of a good life. Staff support Centre residents to build skills in all areas of independent living, engage in prosocial activities and promote community participation to reduce offending behaviour and assist their transition back into the community.
Find out more
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Prabath Attanayake , Manager Individual & Transitional Services , on 0467 743 493 .
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies fixed term or permanent that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.
We offer great benefits including:
- discount on private health insurance
- flexibility and convenience of rotational shift work
- ongoing training and development opportunities
- free counselling services for you and eligible family members
- 13 weeks paid long service leave for every seven years’ continuous service
Conditions
Please refer to the Essential Eligibility Requirements/Special Appointment Requirements section of the JDF. This position is subject to a rotating roster, including weekends and
evenings. Penalty rates may apply.
Prospective applicants must be able to pass a satisfactory medical and functional capacity examination based on the physical and psychological demands of the role.
Join the Department of Communities
Apply online by clicking the ‘ Apply for Job ’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
- A current resume/CV.
- A one (1) page summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the job description and Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria).
- A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
- An application form (for hard copy applications only).
Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process.
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Margia Munoz, HR Advisor on 0466 171 398 or via email on HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
TTY/voice calls - 133 677
Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727
SMS relay - 0423 677 767
Integrity and Honesty
The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity.
In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Margia Munoz. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.