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About Department of Justice WA

When you join the Department of Justice WA, you become part of a people-focused organization, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. They 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.

Your role

The role of this position is to:

• Conduct clinical interviews with sentenced prisoners to assess treatment suitability, responsivity factors and sequencing of interventions
• Administer, score and interpret psychometric assessment tools to determine the risk of recidivism and treatment needs for sentenced prisoners
• Prepare Treatment Assessment Reports for inclusion in offender’s Individual Management Plans
• Prepare Treatment Assessment Reports for sentenced prisoners within designated timeframes

Training, development & rotations

Department of Justice WA's range of university graduate and cadetship programs provide the foundational skills needed for successful and rewarding careers, while you work on important programs that support the Western Australia community. 

To learn more about training at the Department of Justice WA, watch this video.

Salary & benefits

Roles in Treatment Course Planning Assessor earn an average of A$40,000 to A$60,000. (Source: Prosple Salary Guide)

Working with the Department of Justice, you will receive all the benefits attached to a government career: job security, competitive wages, flexible work arrangements, generous leave provisions, and a supported work/life balance.

 Additional benefits include:

1. Subsidized housing in specified regional locations in the form of rental assistance through Government Regional Officers Housing (GROH) and the Home Ownership Subsidy Scheme (HOSS)
2. District allowances which are an additional payment for staff working in specified regional locations
3. Additional annual lease for staff working in specified regional locations
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Career progression

With locations in the CBD, greater metropolitan area, and regional WA, they offer a diverse choice of locations for you to use your talents.

The Department of Justice is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to ensuring all its employees are valued and have the opportunity to maximize their potential. To know more, watch this video. 

Work life balance

There are countless ways to develop your career at the Department of Justice. It is one of the most diverse public sector organizations in WA, providing a variety of legal, justice, corrections, and related services to the Government and the community.

Work as part of a team or independently, have contact with a variety of people, or work behind the scenes, it’s up to you.

Culture & vibe

The State Solicitor's Office is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. They actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diverse groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in their recruitment processes and in the workplace.

About you

Eligibility to apply:

• Evidence of a four-year accredited degree in Psychology or Social Work is an essential requirement for this position.
• Applicants are advised of the mandatory vaccination policy for various occupations and workforces in WA. To be considered for employment in this role, applicants will need to provide evidence of their vaccination status (unless a valid medical exemption is granted by the Chief Health Officer (CHO)).

Department of Justice WA is seeking professionals who can demonstrate:

• Knowledge of offender rehabilitation and how this relates to the assessment and treatment of offending behaviour.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including a demonstrated understanding of effective interviewing techniques.
• Effective planning and organisational skills to achieve goals within the determined timeframes.
• The ability to conceptualise and utilise analytical skills in the assessment of individuals’ needs, including an acknowledgement and appreciation of a breadth of cultural, social and personal differences.

A C Class Driver’s License is highly desirable as this position will be required to work across multiple prison locations within the metropolitan area and will therefore involve travel.

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly with the Department of Justice WA.

Department of Justice WA requires you to submit:

• A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees, with one as a current or recent manager, and a statement of no more than 4 pages addressing all the Essential Work-related requirements (Selection Criteria) contained in the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
• Please submit a copy of your four-year accredited degree in Psychology or Social Work.