Principal Response Officer

Job Description

Salary: Level 7, $134,481 - $143,736 per annum + 11.5% Superannuation (PSCA 2024) Position number: Pool Ref 231832 Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time Location: Perth CBD This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities. Currently, there is one (1) permanent position available for immediate filling. 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 Operations Centre is a business unit within the Operational Support Directorate and is Corrective Services’ 24/7 point of contact for security and operational advice and incident management. The Operations Centre is responsible for identifying and mitigating risk, overseeing the safe and secure movement of incarcerated offenders, maintaining professional stakeholder relations, and developing timely and accurate notifications to the Commissioner and Director General. The Principal Response Officer works in a team environment in the WA Corrective Services Operations Centre, based at the WA Police Force State Operations Command Centre in the Perth CBD. The Operations Centre is staffed 7 days per week. The Principal Response Officer is required to perform shift work, including weekends and on-call after hours. It is a requirement for the position holder to be prepared to work shift, including out-of-hours (on-call) and to be contactable 24 hours / 7 days a week. Minimum Requirements To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia. Required to hold a current C class drivers’ licence. Submit to and maintain an integrity check conducted by WA Police Force. Benefits and opportunities Shift Allowances for shifts worked on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays, and on call allowance. Up to five (5) weeks of annual leave per year, plus three (3) additional days of leave per year (public service holidays). Graduated annual salary increments (increases) in the first three (3) years of employment. Access to salary packaging arrangements. Superannuation 11.5%, increasing to 12% by 1 July 2025. Career pathway opportunities. Learning and development opportunity programs, plus annual professional development planning cycles. Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families. Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice. Application process How to apply Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application. We require you to submit: A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience, and highlights your key achievements. A statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the following role specific criteria . Please provide examples to support your claims .A sound understanding of operational practices and security considerations within a complex operational environment. Demonstrated ability to rapidly interpret, recall, and apply operational policy and procedures when liaising and/or providing advice to key stakeholders. 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. Pool Recruitment This pool will be open for a period of twelve (12) months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent and fixed-term, full time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed. The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool. 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 Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact or call (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion. For further job-related information If you would like further information regarding this vacancy, please contact Joseph Apai on 0439 485 853 for a confidential discussion. Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr