This is a fixed term, full time vacancy available for 5 years, with the possibility of extension.  

About the role

The Department of Justice is seeking an outstanding senior executive to lead its Corporate Services portfolio and play a key role in shaping the future capability and performance of one of Western Australia’s most significant public sector agencies.

Reporting directly to the Director General and as a member of the Department’s senior leadership, the Assistant Director General Corporate Services provides strategic leadership across the critical enabling functions that underpin the delivery of justice services throughout Western Australia.

This is a broad and influential executive role with responsibility for human resources, finance, infrastructure and major projects, change and project management, procurement, knowledge management and information technology, together with associated risk management, audit and governance responsibilities. These responsibilities are distinct from the Department's independent audit and risk functions. The portfolio directly influences the Department's capacity to deliver effective, sustainable and responsive services to the Western Australian community.

Leading through an experienced team of senior executives, you will drive organisational performance and continuous improvement, strengthen corporate capability and ensure the Department is positioned to respond to changing service demands, emerging risks and future workforce, infrastructure and technology requirements.

You will be a trusted adviser to the Director General and an influential leader across the Department and broader public sector. You will bring strategic judgement, commercial and organisational acumen, and the ability to navigate complexity, build strong partnerships and translate strategy into practical and sustainable outcomes.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished executive to make a significant contribution to the performance and future direction of the Department and, through strong corporate leadership, support the delivery of a fair, just and safe community for all Western Australians.

About You

You will be an accomplished and contemporary executive leader with the capacity to operate strategically across a large and complex organisation. You will bring sound judgement, a strong focus on organisational performance and an ability to lead through others, build trusted relationships and deliver sustainable change. 

Suitability Requirements

Throughout the selection process, you will be assessed against the following Suitability Requirements;

1. Strategic corporate leadership – Demonstrated success at a senior executive level leading complex, multidisciplinary corporate services functions, with significant expertise in at least one relevant corporate discipline and the ability to provide strategic leadership across a broader portfolio.
2. Leading organisational performance and transformation – Demonstrated ability to lead significant organisational change, drive contemporary and innovative approaches, improve organisational performance and deliver sustainable outcomes in a large and complex environment.
3. Strategic judgement and navigating complexity – Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex and uncertain environments, think strategically and systemically, manage significant organisational risk, and make sound decisions that balance competing priorities and longer-term consequences.
4. Influence, relationships and system leadership – Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and influence at the most senior levels, work collaboratively across organisational and sector boundaries, and negotiate and deliver outcomes in a complex stakeholder and government environment.
5. Executive leadership, culture and integrity – Demonstrated success in leading through other senior leaders, building organisational capability and an inclusive, high-performing culture, and modelling integrity, accountability and the values and behaviours expected of a senior public sector executive.

Benefits and opportunities

• 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:

A CV of no more than five pages, including the contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent manager, and a maximum two-page cover letter addressing Suitability Requirements 1 and 2 listed above.

The remaining Suitability Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the selection process.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with section 7d of the Commissioner’s Instructions No.48 – Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Permanent Vacancies, and section 9d of the Commissioner Instructions 49 - Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Fixed Term Vacancies.

Candidate Search

If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search. The Department of Justice may also assess external surplus employees.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Leisa van der Zanden, A/Deputy Director General, Strategy & Organisational Performance, Department of Justice on 9264 6322 for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support by following this link. 

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. For a confidential discussion about support or adjustments, please contact the person listed above or email workforcediversity@justice.wa.gov.au. 

Submitting your application

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