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Prison Officer training in country WA to bolster regional recruitment
The Department of Justice will host Prison Officer training courses in Albany, Geraldton and Kalgoorlie Boulder in 2024 allowing community members to start a career without leaving their hometown. The 12-week paid program was traditionally held in Perth with participants returning to their respective local communities upon completion. Read more in the media statement here.
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New Wages Policy for Prison Officers
Over 94% of the WA Prison Officers Union members have agreed to the State Governments wages increase of $60 per week or 3% per annum plus an additional $3,000 cost of living payment. This will be back paid to 11 June 2022. This new policy will also include greater overtime schedules and specified meal breaks,...
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Review of Western Australia’s youth justice system
The Department of Justice, the Department of Premier and Cabinet, and Treasury are set to evaluate infrastructure and staffing requirements of the State’s Custodial system as an effort to improve safety and welfare at Banksia Hill Detention Centre. The Western Australian Government has announced that additional Prison Officers will be trained and employed to provide...
