Vocational Support Officer – Cleaning, Laundry & Textile Instructor

About the role

The Department of Justice is seeking Vocational Support Officers (VSO) to deliver accredited training and on‑the‑job instruction to prisoners at Casuarina and Hakea Prison Complexes. Positions are available as Cleaning Instructor, Laundry Instructor, Textile Shop Supervisor and Textiles Shop Instructor, supporting rehabilitative pathways through practical skill development.

Key responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on instruction and supervision to inmates in cleaning, laundry and textile production environments.
• Deliver accredited training programs that meet industry and WHS standards.
• Monitor and enforce health, safety and infection‑control procedures, including safe chemical handling.
• Assess learner progress and maintain accurate training records.
• Collaborate with prison staff to integrate vocational activities into the broader rehabilitative plan.

Required profile

• Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
• Relevant Certificate III qualification (Cleaning Operations, Laundry Operations, Clothing & Textile Production or Manufactured Textile Products).
• Ability to work full‑time on‑site within a secure prison environment.
• Commitment to supporting inmate rehabilitation and skill development.

Required skills

• Knowledge of WHS compliance related to cleaning chemicals, laundry processes and textile manufacturing.
• Capability to deliver accredited vocational training.

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $93,016 to $104,904 per annum plus 12% superannuation.
• Opportunities for both fixed‑term and permanent full‑time employment.
• Professional development within the public sector correctional system.