Section 95 Supervisor

Department of Justice; Serpentine; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Health and wellbeing programs (Fitness

Fitness passport discounts

Job summary

The Department of Justice is seeking a Supervisor at Karnet Prison Farm, a minimum-security facility 75km south of Perth. The role focuses on coordinating and delivering reparation activities and programs, and supervising prisoners who work in construction, maintenance, landscaping and land management.

The incumbent provides on-the-job instruction and mentoring to staff and prisoners. Applicants should have cert III in construction trades or horticulture, with demonstrated supervisory and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering industry-standard practices in group environments (construction, maintenance, landscaping, conservation or land management).
• Ability to supervise a team, plan, prioritise and delegate workloads to meet timeframes.
• Strong written and verbal communication to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, databases, document writing and emails.
• Ability to learn in-house computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver reparation activities and programs in the community.
• Provide on-the-job instruction and supervision to prisoners.
• Supervise staff in construction, building maintenance, landscaping, conservation and land management.
• Engage with stakeholders and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Communication

Education

Certificate III in construction trades

Certificate III in Horticulture

Job description

This is a permanent, full time vacancy.

About the role

Karnet Prison Farm is a minimum-security prison located 75km south of Perth. The prison handles only male offenders and functions as a pre-release centre with a focus on rehabilitation and re-integration in preparation for their return to the community. The prison’s farm which covers an area of approximately four hundred hectares, comprises an abattoir, dairy, poultry and market garden for supply of meat, milk, eggs and vegetables for use by the state’s prisons. The Section 95 Supervisor coordinates and delivers reparation activities and programs in the community covering general construction, building maintenance, landscaping, conservation and land management to support prison operations. The position provides on the job instruction, accredited training and supervision to prisoners who work in this area. The position holds a supervisory role over other staff in this area.

Suitability Requirements

• Experience: Demonstrated experience in the organisation and delivery of industry standard practices in a group environment for a relevant industry field such as general construction, building maintenance, landscaping, conservation or land management.
• Supervisory skills: The ability to supervise a team including planning, prioritisation and delegation of workloads to ensure timeframes are met. Leads by example, models integrity and establishes effective workplace relationships and networks. Provides guidance, mentoring and development of team members. The ability to carry out reviews in line with the Departments' performance appraisal strategy.
• Interpersonal skills: The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders utilising written and oral skills. The ability to question, listen, understand, and discuss calmly while adapting to audiences particularly those relevant to minority groups, non-English speaking backgrounds and indigenous people. The ability to negotiate confidently and discuss issues thoughtfully. Develop, maintain and participate in work groups to achieve positive outcomes. Working professionally with others in a team environment.
• Computer skills: A comprehensive understanding of computer applications such as spreadsheets, databases, document writing and emails. The ability to learn in-house computer systems.

Eligibility Qualifications

• Certificate III in a construction trade eg Brick and Block Laying, Carpentry and Joinery and/or a Certificate III in Horticulture (and/or equivalent with relevant specialty area, eg parks and gardens, landscaping, conservation and land management, natural area restoration)
• Construction Industry White Card

Benefits and opportunities

• Free on-site parking
• 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.

The Department of Justice is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support by following this link . Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. For a confidential discussion about support or adjustments, please contact the person listed above or email [e-mail] .

The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which has been fully implemented across all women’s prisons and the Academy, with all other prison sites to follow.