Strategic Reform
Salary: Level 6, $115,824 - $127,647 p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation (PCSA 2024)
Position number: 022448
Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Kununurra or Broome
Closing date: 2025-06-12 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Attachments: - Job Description Form - Senior Policy Officer.pdf
* Applicant Information Pack
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This is a fixed term, full time vacancy available for twelve (12) months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency, subject to business requirements.
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
Are you passionate and committed to playing a key role in driving Aboriginal justice across the Department of Justice?
The Senior Policy Officer – Kimberley Juvenile Justice Strategy (KJJS), will utilise a co-design approach and develop local strategic partnerships with other state government agencies, the local government, and Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, including other community groups to lead contribution to the KJJS. You will also be part of a dedicated Perth and Broome based cross agency and visionary team, needed to define, and guide analysis and reporting in relation to key elements of the KJJS.
About You
You will demonstrate proven experience working with Aboriginal people and communities in Western Australia and have an ability to demonstrate outcomes. You will be available to undertake intrastate and other travel as required.
You will also demonstrate the achievement of a range of results, build and forge strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, achieve results and exemplify personal integrity and self-awareness. You will be a strong and effective communicator who is persuasive and effective, achieving outcomes that benefit all.
The Senior Policy Officer provides assistance and support in the research, development and implementation of a range of initiatives. The incumbent will undertake comprehensive strategic research and analysis to shape and manage the Department’s strategic agenda with a particular emphasis on Aboriginal engagement initiatives and priority community projects.
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
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
* Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
* A statement no more than two (2) pages addressing your suitability for the role in the context of the Job-Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria.
* A copy of your current qualifications relevant to the role.
* Contact details of two (2) work related referees, one being your current or most recent supervisor.
All remaining Job-Related Requirements and/or Role Specific Criteria may be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Subsequent Vacancies
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 twelve (12) 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. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.
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.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
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 WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
For Further Job-Related Information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Jon Ellis, Principal Policy Officer on 0473 557 185 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.
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