This is a permanent, full time vacancy

About the role

Be an intregral part of the critical and high performing team that ensures the Department maintains strong and positive relationships with Government and Ministers.

The Executive and Ministerial Services Team provides high-level support to our executive leadership team and acts as the key liaison between the Department and two Ministerial offices. This team ensures seamless coordination of ministerial correspondence, briefings, and may assist with parliamentary inquiries, supporting informed decision-making at the highest levels. Their expertise in governance, protocol, and executive support helps drive efficiency and accountability across the department.

The Coordinator Ministerial Liaison is responsible for leading and delivering high quality and timely responses and advice related to ministerial and parliamentary requests, processes and support services for the Department and Ministerial offices through the support and development of the Ministerial Liaison Unit (MLU) team.

The Coordinator Ministerial Liaison Unit manages and supervises the MLU in the processing of all incoming ministerial correspondence and provision of ministerial support services to the Director General, executive management and the Attorney General and the Corrective Services Minister to enable delivery of high quality and timely outputs.

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.

Suitability Requirements

Through the recruitment process, we will be looking for a candidate who can demonstrate skills, experience and attributes in relation to the following:

• Leadership and Team Coordination - able to lead, support and coordinate a small team to achieve shared objectives and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Strategic Awareness - able to understand broader organisational priorities and align activities to support government and departmental objectives.
• Attention to Detail - able to produce and quality assure high-quality correspondence and documentation with a strong focus on accuracy and consistency.
• Relationship Management - able to establish trust, influence stakeholders and foster collaboration to achieve common goals.

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.

1. Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
2. In no more than two (2) pages, please provide responses to the following questions:
   • Describe a time when you lead a team responsible for delivering high-priority work within tight timeframes, while managing competing demands from multiple stakeholders.
   • Provide an example of how you built collaborative relationships across an organisation to improve the responsiveness and quality of information provided for ministerial or executive requests.
3. Contact details of two work related referees.

All remaining Suitability Requirements will 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 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. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered in Perth during this period.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Clint Browning, Director – Executive and Ministerial Services on 0491 975 031 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

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 ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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