Job Description
Despatch Officer
Corrective Services
Salary: VO2WK, $87,064 - $88,580 p.a plus 12% superannuation (POA)
Position number: 015717
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Wooroloo Prison Farm
Closing date: 2026-03-20 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
This is a permanent, full time vacancy
About Justice
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.
About the role
The Directorate is accountable for the custody and containment, care and wellbeing, reparation, development and reintegration of people within their supervision. The Despatch Officer coordinates all aspects of daily operations relating to the collection/receipt and delivery/distribution of goods and services to/from prison sites, units and external locations, together with overseeing the recycling processes. This position provides on the job instruction and supervision to prisoners who work in this area.
Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
Successful applicants must possess a High Risk Work License - Forklift License.
Benefits and opportunities
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.
Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
Application process
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
A statement of no more than three (3) pages addressing the four (4) following Job Related Requirements below as listed on the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
Computer Skills
Information and Knowledge Management
Organisation and Resource Management
Interpersonal Skills
Contact details of two (2) recent work related referees, with one (1) of them being your current Line Manager where possible.
All remaining Job Related Requirements listed on the JDF will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.
For Further Job Related Information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Ian Ward, Business Manager on (08) 9573 3003 for a confidential discussion.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on [email protected] or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘For Further Job Related Information’ section or contact [email protected] or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.
Submitting your application
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk [email protected] on 1300XXXXXX for assistance.
To keep you up to date on what is happening in Department of Justice and job opportunities you can go directly to the departments website or follow us on social media.
The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which has been fully implemented across all women’s prisons and the Corrective Services Academy, with all other prison sites to follow over the next 12-18 months.
Corrective Services
Salary: VO2WK, $87,064 - $88,580 p.a plus 12% superannuation (POA)
Position number: 015717
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Wooroloo Prison Farm
Closing date: 2026-03-20 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
This is a permanent, full time vacancy
About Justice
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.
About the role
The Directorate is accountable for the custody and containment, care and wellbeing, reparation, development and reintegration of people within their supervision. The Despatch Officer coordinates all aspects of daily operations relating to the collection/receipt and delivery/distribution of goods and services to/from prison sites, units and external locations, together with overseeing the recycling processes. This position provides on the job instruction and supervision to prisoners who work in this area.
Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
Successful applicants must possess a High Risk Work License - Forklift License.
Benefits and opportunities
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.
Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
Application process
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
A statement of no more than three (3) pages addressing the four (4) following Job Related Requirements below as listed on the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
Computer Skills
Information and Knowledge Management
Organisation and Resource Management
Interpersonal Skills
Contact details of two (2) recent work related referees, with one (1) of them being your current Line Manager where possible.
All remaining Job Related Requirements listed on the JDF will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.
For Further Job Related Information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Ian Ward, Business Manager on (08) 9573 3003 for a confidential discussion.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on [email protected] or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘For Further Job Related Information’ section or contact [email protected] or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.
Submitting your application
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk [email protected] on 1300XXXXXX for assistance.
To keep you up to date on what is happening in Department of Justice and job opportunities you can go directly to the departments website or follow us on social media.
The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which has been fully implemented across all women’s prisons and the Corrective Services Academy, with all other prison sites to follow over the next 12-18 months.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Despatch Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Wooroloo offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
