WA Prison Officer

Department of Justice WA; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work-life balance

Regional allowances

Regional retention payments

Up to 6 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging opportunities

Uniform supplied

Job summary

Department of Justice WA is inviting applications for Prison Officer positions across Western Australia. The role offers robust benefits, a rotating 24/7 shift pattern, and opportunities to contribute to safer communities while advancing in a stable public sector career.

Successful applicants will engage in de-escalation, guidance, and continuity of operations across multiple facilities, with emphasis on rehabilitation and skilled, respectful interactions with diverse individuals.

Qualifications

• Commonsense, resilience and adaptability for fast-paced, challenging situations.
• Effective teamwork to collaborate with staff and prisoners.
• Cultural awareness and respect for Aboriginal culture and diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and good order of the prison across security levels.
• De-escalate tense moments and manage challenging interactions.
• Model constructive communication to support rehabilitation and safer decision-making.
• Work with prisoners on a rotating 24/7 shift roster.

Skills

Commonsense

Resilience

Adaptability

Teamwork

Cultural awareness

Education

Adult custodial qualifications

Job description

Applications for Prison Officer positions across Western Australia are now open.

A career as a Prison Officer 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.

Salary & Benefits

Upon Appointment as Prison Officer (Shift)

• Excellent work-life balance, 10 shifts every 21 days
• Additional regional allowances of $223.81 or $111.90 per fortnight paid for eligible locations.
• Regional retention payments of $11,960 or $5,980 paid after every three years of continuous service at eligible regional locations.

Additional Benefits

• 10 shifts every 21 days
• Up to6 weeks annual leave
• Salary packaging opportunities
• Ongoing learning and career development
• Stable public sector employment
• Generous regional incentives
• Full uniform supplied

We are currently seeking Prison Officers for facilities in the Perth metropolitan area, Albany, Bunbury, Eastern Goldfields (Kalgoorlie-Boulder), Greenough (Geraldton), Roebourne and West Kimberley (Derby).

If appointed to a Perth-based position, you may be placed at Bandyup (West Swan), Casuarina (Casuarina), Hakea (Canning Vale), or Melaleuca (Canning Vale).

As an Experienced Adult Custodial Officer

Bring all that you are to the WA prison estate. You will be part of aprofessionalteam thatmaintainsthe safety and good order of the prison, using your skills and experience working with prisoners of all security levels across a rotating24/7shiftroster.

Alongsidethe operational responsibilities,you’llstep into ahands-onand people-centredrole:guiding daily interactions, de-escalating tense moments,and modelling constructive communication to helpindividualsbuild skills forsafer, morepositivedecision-making.

Ifyou’relooking to continue your career in corrections and contribute to rehabilitation and community safety, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate

Commonsense,resilienceand adaptability-especially when navigating fast pacedandchallenging situations.

Effectiveteamwork skillsto build collaborationwith colleagues and prisoners to achieve personal and professional goals.

Culturalawareness,includingunderstanding ofAboriginal cultureand the ability to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.

Accelerated Training Program

Successful applicants with relevant adult custodial qualifications and experience may be eligible for an Accelerated Training Program (ATP) at the Academy. Our team of professional training staff will review your qualifications and years of service to determine suitability for the ATP. If appointed to the ATP, your prior experience will be assessed to potentially start at a higher salary post training. Please note that rank cannot be maintained.

More information on the ATP is included in the information booklet attached to the main advertisement.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold Australian permanent residency.

Current unrestricted Australian driver’s licence (minimum C or C-A), or equivalent overseas licence eligible for direct conversion to a WA C-class licence.

Former employees only:must not havehadan unsuccessful re-engagement application oraterminationfrom the Department.

One application per advertised vacancy.

Find Out More

To learn more about the role and recruitment process, join a free information session or search ‘Prison Officer’ or visit justice.wa.gov.au/prisonjobs

Applications must be received before Monday 8 February 2027 at 4.30pm