Question on Notice regarding vacant positions and FTE at Hakea Prison, revealing significant staffing shortages, particularly among Prison Officers. Includes new positions created by a recent Staffing Level Agreement.

AnsweredQoN 2412Legislative Council
Asked
20 August 2019
Portfolio
Corrective Services

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(1) Which roles are currently vacant at Hakea prison? (2) How many FTE are currently vacant for each of the roles from (1)?

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Answered
24 September 2019
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
9 days
(1-2) The Department of Justice advises that as at 4 September 2019:
Award/Rank
Position
FTE
PSGOGA
Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator
1
PSGOGA
Catering Supervisor
1
PSGOGA
Manager Assessments
1
PSGOGA
Personnel Officer
1
PSGOGA
Administration Assistant
1
Senior Officer (SO)
Senior Officer
3
Prison Officer (PO)
Prison Officer
39
Vocational Support Officer (VSO)
Domestic Services Officer *
1
Vocational Support Officer (VSO)
Recreation Officer *
3
Vocational Support Officer (VSO)
Video Link *
1
Vocational Support Officer (VSO)
Meals Industry **
1
Vocational Support Officer (VSO)
Official Visits Supervisor **
1
Vocational Support Officer (VSO)
Recreation Supervisor **
2
Vocational Support Officer (VSO)
Induction Officer **
2
TOTAL
58
New positions created by the new Staffing Level Agreement (SLA), signed 26 July 2019:

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