This is a permanent, full time vacancy.

About the role

The role provides leadership, clinical oversight, management, professional guidance and support to a team responsible for the assessment of individual offenders, in the prison setting. The team comprises staff of various professional qualifications and experience, undertaking risk and needs assessments of offenders of varying complexity. These assessment outcomes advise and assist sentencing and releasing authorities and case management planning teams in the management of offender risks and delivery of rehabilitation intervention services.

Eligibility

You are required to have a four year tertiary qualification in Psychology or Social Work and eligibility for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia or eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

About you

You will have an understanding of the theories and models of assessment and intervention that relate to criminal behaviour, a strong ethical compass and clear boundaries working with clients.

All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.

About us

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.

How to apply

To find out more about this opportunity and to apply for this position, click on the link 

 https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?  pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=347888

Applications must be received before Monday, 6 May 2024 at 4.30pm.