This is a Pool process with Permanent, full time / part time and Fixed term, full time / part time opportunities.

About the role

The Senior Programs Officer (SPO) position within Offender Programs work directly with offenders, delivering therapeutic and psycho-educational programs to promote pro-social, law-abiding behaviours. SPOs deliver programs to offenders across various sites, both in prison-based and community settings, which may include after hours work.

The panel is looking for self-motivated, self-aware, resilient employees, with relevant academic backgrounds that support their understanding and ability to learn about offending behaviour and how to facilitate effective group interventions.

The position is a rewarding and challenging role, requiring your ability to maintain close professional relationships with colleagues to plan and deliver safe, effective behavioural programs to offenders.

Eligibility

Qualifications - successful applicants must have:

• An accredited qualification in Psychology and eligibility for general registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); OR
• An approved Social Work qualification and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW); OR 
• An approved 4-year behavioural science degree.

Permanent positions – 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.

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.

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=402254

Applications must be received before Friday, 27 March 2026 at 4.30pm.