Exclusive to Kalgoorlie: Secure Your Future at Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison

Applications for Prison Officers are open now!

UNBEATABLE COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

*Base Salary: $94,082 – $107,133 p.a.

*Initial Training Salary: $72,791 p.a. (12 weeks of paid local training)

*12% Superannuation Contributions

*Regular Annual Salary Increases

ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS:

Regional Incentive Allowances of up to $380 per fortnight

District Allowance minimum of $90 per fortnight

EGRP Retention Payment of $11,960 every 3 years

A role with the WA Department of Justice is more than a job - it is an opportunity to have a rewarding career!

As a Prison Officer in Kalgoorlie, you will have many employment benefits and personal development opportunities including on-the-job training and a nationally accredited qualification (paid for by the Department).

Annual salary increases with up to 6 weeks annual leave

Complete a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Adult Custodial)

Local paid 12 weeks training

Work-life balance – 10 shifts per 21 days

Career advancement with promotional potential

Supplied uniforms

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

As a Prison Officer

You will interact with minimum to maximum security prisoners on a 24/7 roster system. Prison Officers are responsible for ensuring the safe, secure, and efficient operation of prisons and effective management of prisoners. You can make a real difference by modelling positive behaviours and motivating prisoners to gain skills and knowledge to re-enter the community, to reduce the risk of re-offending.

We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate

Great communication skills to build positive relationships with a diverse prisoner population.

A practical and common-sense approach to solving problems and being able to adapt to challenging situations.

Excellent team working skills with colleagues and prisoners to achieve personal and professional goals.

An awareness and understanding of Aboriginal people and their culture.

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).

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

Apply Here - Prison Officer Eastern Goldfields (jobs.wa.gov.au)

Applications must be received before 4:30pm on Friday, 5 September 2025.