Provision of Medical and Fitness Assessments for Prison Officers and Youth Custodial Officers

The Corrective Services Division, Department of Justice maintains the custody of adult and young offenders in 14 prisons and 1 youth detention centre across Western Australia.

The work undertaken by around 2000 Prison Officers and 250 Youth Custodial Officers is challenging, diverse and at times physically demanding. As such, the Department’s selection process for new Prison Officers and Youth Custodial Officers incorporates a comprehensive pre-employment medical and fitness assessment. The Department is therefore seeking to engage a suitable provider to coordinate and carry out pre-employment medical and fitness assessments for prospective Prison Officers and Youth Custodial Officers.

The services required by this request covers many regions/locations across the State of Western Australia including Peel, Wheatbelt, South West/Great Southern, Midwest/Gascoyne, Pilbara, Kimberley, Goldfields-Esperance, as well as in the Perth metropolitan area. On occasion, assessments may be required for applicants living at interstate locations (e.g., Australian capital cities). Respondents may submit Offers for any or all of the Regions/ locations.