Vacancy title:
Prison Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Protective Services, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Department of Justice

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, June 30 2026

Duty Station:
Perth WA | Perth WA

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 7 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

SECURE YOUR FUTURE

Applications for Prison Officer in Western Australia are now open.

Starting a career with the WA Department of Justice is your chance to make a real difference – supporting rehabilitation, strengthening community safety, and using your life experience to guide people toward better choices.

What you’ll get:

• Fully paid training over 12 weeks
• Nationally accredited Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Adult Custodial)
• Work-life balance - 10 shifts per 21-day roster
• Up to 6 weeks annual leave
• Career growth - clear pathways for career progression
• Annual salary increases
• Supplied uniforms
• Ongoing support and mentoring from experienced staff

Various locations available

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

In Perth, you will be placed to Bandyup (West Swan), Casuarina (Casuarina), Hakea (Canning Vale) or Melaleuca (Canning Vale).

As a Prison Officer

You will be part of a professional team that maintains the safety and good order of the prison, working with prisoners of all security levels across a rotating 24/7 shift roster.

Alongside the operational responsibilities, you’ll step into a hands-on and people-centred role: guiding daily interactions, de-escalating tense moments, and modelling constructive communication to help individuals build skills for safer, more positive decision-making.

If you’re looking for a career where you can contribute to rehabilitation and community safety, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate

• Great communication and interpersonal skills, helping to support a diverse prisoner population.
• Common sense, resilience and adaptability - especially when navigating fast paced and challenging situations.
• Effective teamwork skills to build collaboration with colleagues and prisoners to achieve personal and professional goals.
• Cultural awareness, including understanding of Aboriginal culture and the ability to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.

Experienced adult custodial officers

Successful applicants with relevant adult custodial qualifications and experience may be eligible for an Accelerated Training Program at the Academy.

Eligibility

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

You also need to hold an unrestricted Australian driver’s licence (minimum C or C-A).

Former employees only: not have had an unsuccessful re-engagement application or a termination from the Department.

We encourage all applicants to attend one of our free information sessions to learn more about the role and the recruitment process. Details on sessions for specific regions will be included in the information booklet attached to the main advertisement.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure

To find out more about this opportunity and to apply for this position, click on the pink Apply button or click the link below:

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Applications must be received before Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 4.30pm.

First round of interviews will commence in the week of 23rd February 2026

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