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About the role

We are seeking applicants with highly developed interpersonal and negotiating skills who are able to develop innovative, outward looking programs within the highly regulated environment of the Western Australian prison system.

The Rehabilitation and Reintegration directorate is accountable for reducing re-offending, protecting the community and directing offenders towards the adoption of law abiding lifestyles.

The Assistant Director Prisoner Employment Programs & Transitional Services is responsible for strategically developing, planning and negotiating prisoner employment and transitional services across a diverse range of industries, organisations, and regions to ensure the achievement of the Department’s purpose and strategic business plans.

Successful applicants are expected to:

Manage, coordinate and support Transitional Services to assist sentenced prisoners within six months of release to reintegrate with the community.

Identify emerging demands for services, strategic operational directions and ensuring integration of expanded or new services with Not for Profit service providers, other Government Departments and the communities throughout the state.

Manage and coordinate the Prisoner Employment Program & Career and Employment Services.

Benefits and Opportunities

Flexible working arrangements.

20 days annual leave per year.

3 Additional public service holidays.

13 weeks long service leave after 7 years.

12% superannuation.

Salary packaging.

Career pathway opportunities.

Learning and development opportunity programs.

Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.

Why join the team?

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

Want to find out more about this role?

To find out more about this opportunity and how to apply for this position, follow the direct link below:

https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=393812

Applications must be received before Friday, 14 November 2025 at 4:30pm.