Prison Officer

Department of Justice; Shire Of Esperance; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid Training Certificate III in

10 shifts per 21 days

Up to 6 weeks annual leave

Uniforms supplied

Annual salary increases

Regional incentives

Job summary

WA Department of Justice is hiring Prison Officers across sites in Western Australia. The role involves maintaining safety, supervising prisoners, and supporting rehabilitation while upholding professional standards. Training is provided, with a shift-based salary package and regionally incentivised locations.

The position emphasises community safety, strong communication, and adaptability to dynamic environments across multiple facilities in Perth and regional WA.

Qualifications

• Great communication and people skills.
• Common sense, resilience and adaptability.
• Teamwork orientation to collaborate with colleagues and prisoners.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and good order across rotating rosters.
• Supervise and interact with prisoners across security levels.
• Model positive behaviour and support rehabilitation and community safety.

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Teamwork

Cultural awareness

Education

Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Adult Custodial)

Job description

BRING ALL YOU ARE. SECURE YOUR FUTURE

positions in Western Australia are open now!

Competitive salary on offer $97,610 - $111,150 for Prison Officer Shift

Applications for Prison Officer positions in Western Australia are open now!

Competitive salary on offer $97,610 - $111,150 for Prison Officer Shift
training salary $75,520 plus superannuation

Bring all you are. A role with the WA Department of Justice offers more than job security.

It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while building a rewarding and respected profession. Every day presents new challenges, new experiences, and the chance to contribute to safer communities across Western Australia.

• Complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Adult Custodial)
• Fully paid for the duration of the training course.
• Work-life balance - 10 shifts per 21 days
• Up to 6 weeks annual leave
• Career and learning development with promotional potential
• Annual salary increases
• Supplied uniforms
• Additional regional incentives for eligible locations

You will be supported on the job by experienced staff and management, as part of the team working to keep the WA community safe.

Various locations available

Join our team as a Prison Officer at one of several facilities located in the Perth metropolitan area or regional locations including Albany, Bunbury, Greenough (Geraldton), Roebourne and West Kimberley (Derby).

Perth-based applications may be placed at Bandyup (West Swan), Casuarina (Casuarina), Hakea (Canning Vale) or Melaleuca (Canning Vale).

As a Prison Officer

You will be part of a team that maintains the safety and good order of the prison, by working with and supervising prisoners of all security levels across a rotating roster and responding to day-to-day situations.

Responsibilities

Beyond the operational responsibilities, this is more than a security role. It is a people focused profession where communication, resilience and professionalism are essential. Your role will also include modelling and encouraging positive behaviour change and contributing to rehabilitation of the people in your care. If you are passionate about community safety this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

We are looking for applicants from all backgrounds who can demonstrate:

• Great communication and people skills, helping to connect with and support a diverse prisoner population.
• Common sense, resilience and adaptability especially when navigating fast paced or challenging situations.
• Teamwork orientated mindset to build collaboration with colleagues and prisoners to achieve personal and professional goals.
• An awareness and understanding of Aboriginal people and their culture, and the ability to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
• The ability to model the values of the West Australian Department of Justice.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this role, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident, or a New Zealand citizen.
• Hold a current Australian C-Class driver's licence with no restrictions (no L-Plates, P-Plates or E-Plates), or equivalent.
• Must not have previously submitted an unsuccessful re-engagement application or had their employment terminated from a custodial role within the Department

Experienced Adult Custodial Officers

Successful applicants with relevant adult custodial qualifications and experience may be eligible for an Accelerated Training Program (ATP) at the Academy. These programs allow experienced officers who meet the eligibility requirements to complete their training within a shorter period. Refer to the Information Booklet for details.

Overseas and Interstate Applicants

Applicants who apply from locations outside of Western Australia may be required to travel to Perth for some assessments. Recruitment will provide advance notice to allow for travel arrangements to be made. All travel arrangements will be at the applicants own cost.

Smoke Free Policy

The Department of Justice is progressively transitioning to a smoke-free custodial estate.

Smoke-free arrangements have already been implemented at the Corrective Services Academy and all women's prisons, with implementation across the remaining prison sites anticipated.

Applicants should be aware that smoking restrictions apply at a growing number of Department workplaces and will continue to expand as the smoke-free transition progresses.

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 who indicate they require support will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

The Department of Justice respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land as being the first peoples of this country. We embrace the vast Aboriginal cultural diversity throughout Western Australia and understand the importance of fostering respectful partnerships with Aboriginal colleagues, clients, and those in our care. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values inclusion and diversity.

Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on [e-mail] or call [phone] for culturally appropriate application advice.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact [e-mail] or call [phone] to for a confidential discussion.

Please reach out to the Recruitment Team via email [e-mail] or telephone [phone] for any additional information or assistance.

Applications must be received by 4.30pm on Monday 8 February 2027.