Department of Justice WA

In a nod to National Reconciliation Week, prisoners have added an ochre ‘tree’ to Karnet Prison Farm’s contribution to the Blue Tree Project.

Prisoners created the steel trees in the facility’s workshop to form the outdoor sculpture as a symbol of hope, visibility, and connection.

The ochre tree was designed to honour indigenous communities and a reminder of the importance of cultural, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

“Projects like these remind us of our shared responsibility to strengthen relationships with First Nations peoples, encourage truth-telling, and continue the journey towards respect,” Assistant Superintendent Offender Services Lorena Tati said.

The Blue Tree Project is a mental health charity that works to break down the stigma surrounding mental illness and su***de. These blue trees are a visual reminder to check on those around us and to start conversations about mental health.

Learn more about Reconciliation Week and how to get involved ->https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/

The Department of Justice was ‘All In’ at this morning’s National Reconciliation Week Breakfast.

About 40 senior leaders, Aboriginal staff and members of the Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee joined hundreds of others at the Optus Stadium event hosted by Reconciliation WA to kick off the seven-day annual observance.

Corrective Services Commissioner Brad Royce (second from left) was among colleagues who heard addresses from Premier Roger Cook, Governor Chris Dawson and keynote speaker Narelda Jacobs.

Other staff participated in the occasion virtually at worksites.

National Reconciliation Week is being marked with events and gatherings across the Department including custodial facilities.

🎉 👏 Welcome to the team!

30 new recruits have graduated from the paid 💵 Prison Officer training program at the Corrective Services Academy in Bentley, completing either the standard 12-week course or the fast-tracked six-week Accelerated Training Program for experienced officers from Australia and New Zealand.

These graduates come from diverse backgrounds and communities across Australia, South Africa, India, Singapore, and New Zealand.

Among them there’s Robert from Fremantle, who served in the Australian Army; Sarah from the UK, who previously worked in a medical centre; and John, a former mechanic from Scotland who loves camping.

Despite their different backgrounds and experiences, they all share one goal: To make a meaningful difference by being positive role models.

Benefits include:

✅ Paid training

✅ Six weeks annual leave

✅ Working 10 shifts in 21 days

✅ Salaries of up to $107,133 plus super (metro)

✅Additional regional allowances paid fortnightly.

If you or someone you know is ready to make a change, visit:

justice.wa.gov.au/prisonjobs

or search: Prison Officer.

We're hiring Youth Custodial Officers!

Think you have what it takes to shape futures and help guide young people onto a better path?

Meet some of our team at Banksia Hill who are doing just that.
Swipe through the photos to discover why they love what they do.

To apply, search: YCO
Or visit justice.wa.gov.au/yco

Apply by May 25.

Congratulations to the Corrective Services Award winners!👏👏👏

People are at the heart of all we do in Corrective Services and today we celebrated some of the teams and individuals who represent our organisation with pride, passion and professionalism.

Each has been presented with a prestigious Corrective Services Award for their exceptional service, including excellence in innovation, culturally safe services, and community partnerships - which is where cute pooch Elliot fits in!

An inspiring program for women prisoners to raise and train puppies as assistance dogs is happening at Boronia Pre-Release Centre for Women, in partnership with Guide Dogs WA.

It’s just another way we’re contributing to the WA community, while supporting rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes.

For full details of the award winners: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/boronia-puppy-team-celebrated-community-partnership