About us
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 Administrative Officer is primarily responsible for the provision of administration and resource management support to the Centre/Region Manager and for the effective co-ordination and supervision of administration services within the Centre/Region. The role involves preparation of the Centre/Region budget, in conjunction with the Manager, monitoring of expenditure and responsibility for a broad range of human, financial and physical resource functions. The officer is also responsible for the monitoring of document and IT standards and the provision of some IT training and support.
About you
All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached JDF for further information about the job-related requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two recent referees. Please ensure that at least 1 referee is a current or recent supervisor/line manager.
A 2 page statement addressing the following essential job-related requirements:
- Build Productive relationships
- Exemplifies personal integrity and self-awareness
- Communicates and influences effectively
Role specific criteria
- Knowledge of financial and accounting principles.
- Knowledge of human resources and personnel practices.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. When part of a pool you may be offered a permanent or temporary position, however an appointment is not guaranteed.
This pool will be open for a period of 24 months from the date of first appointment. Permanent and fixed-term full-time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise in the Midwest.
Currently there is 1 fixed term contract available for immediate filling.
Candidate Search
If required we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to growing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce as a part of EEO Management Plan and its Aboriginal Workforce Development Strategy. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from a diverse field, people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, young people and people with disability including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Further Information
If you would like further information on this opportunity please contact Merle Meyer, Manager, on, 08 9956 2000 for a confidential discussion.
To apply, applicants are requested to:
- Select the Apply for Job button;
- Complete all of the online application questions;
- Attach all required documentation.
Applications are to be submitted by no later than 4.30 pm on