Senior Advisory Officer

This recruitment pool will run for a period of twenty four (24) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities.

Currently, there is one (1) permanent full-time position and one (1) fixed term contract available for immediate and future filling.

About Justice

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.

About the role

The Senior Advisory Officer is part of the Tribunal and Review Boards team based in the Perth CBD. The Tribunal and Review Boards team is a specialist branch within the Court and Tribunal Services directorate. The Senior Advisory Officer is responsible for utilising independent judgement when critically analysing information and drafting high level reports for the Attorney General and Governor in Executive Council, on behalf of the Prisoners Review Board and the Mental Impairment Review Tribunal. The Senior Advisory Officer undertakes research, interprets and complies with legislation, in addition to departmental, Attorney General and Governor in Executive Council policies and procedures in the preparation of advice, reports and correspondence for the endorsement of the Chairperson and the President.

The Senior Advisory Officer works collaboratively as part of a small team and assists in the management and reviews to improve processes, environment and systems.

The successful applicant will have highly developed analytical skills, demonstrated prior experience in high level writing related to complex legal and factual matters, and demonstrated experience working with a range of stakeholders to achieve results.

Eligibility

Permanent positions – To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

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
• If you have private health insurance with BUPA, HBF or Medibank you'll be eligible for discounted membership contribution
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice

Application process

How to apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We require you to submit:

1. Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.

1. A statement no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following Job Related Requirements with examples to support your claims:

• Shapes and Manages Strategy
• Achieves Results
• Communicates and Influences Effectively

1. Contact details of two (2) work related referees, with one of them being your current or most recent supervisor.

All remaining Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria may be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Pool Recruitment

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of 24 months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.

This pool will be open for a period of 24 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.

The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘For Further Job Related Information’ section or contact ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1*** for a confidential discussion.

For Further Job Related Information 

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Serina Collins, A/Manager Tribunal and Review Boards (Registrar) on (08) 9423 8713 or alternatively Christopher Rae, Executive Manager Specialist Jurisdictions on 0423 794 *** for a confidential discussion.

Submitting your application

Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ************@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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