Prison Support Officer

Advance your career by joining one of the most diverse public sector organisations in WA.

About the role

Prison Support Officers (PSO) contribute to the overall suicide and self-harm prevention and intervention strategy in custodial settings by providing ongoing support to prisoners at risk. They are also responsible for the management and performance of the Peer Support program, which is a well-established suicide prevention strategy, aimed at the early identification and support of prisoners at risk.

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. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements

• 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.

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.  

WA Government Jobs | Prison Support Officer

Applications must be received before 28 September 2026 at 4:30pm.