This is a permanent, full time vacancy.

About the role

The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages create and permanently store birth, death, change of name and marriage records for life events occurring in Western Australia and performs civil marriages in the Perth Registry Office.

The Manager of Registry Services will be expected to provide direct administrative support to the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages in the overall management of the Registry, including the application and development of legislation, policies and procedures, customer service delivery and community engagement strategies.

The successful applicant will also be responsible for the resource and people management, performance monitoring and reporting, business and strategic planning for Registry services, including the creation and preservation of accurate birth, death, marriage and change of name registrations.

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:

Dynamically sense the environment
Be in tune with the political, social and environmental trends that impact the work; understand and recognize the needs of others and leverage relationships for desired outcomes.

Lead Collectively
Seek and build key relationships, work together and focus on the greater good.

Build Capability
Proactively develop others, share learnings to promote efficiency and effectiveness; and champion diversity and inclusion.

Embody the spirit of public service
Display empathy, compassion, humility and integrity, and a genuine passion for the work; demonstrate a responsibility to Western Australians; and work in the interest of the public good.

Deliver on high leverage areas
Identify priorities, pursue objectives with tenacity and be resilient in the face of challenges.

Think through complexity
Think critically, work with ambiguity and uncertainty, assess solutions and impacts, and take calculated risks.

Eligibility

Special requirements and conditions

• The position holder must possess a current valid WA motor vehicle driving licence.
• The position holder may be required to travel within Western Australia for operational purposes.

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:

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

1. A statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the following Suitability Requirements. Please provide examples to support your claims.
   • Deliver on high leverage areas: Identify priorities, pursue objectives with tenacity and be resilient in the face of challenges.
   • Build capability: Proactively develop others; share learning to promote efficiency and effectiveness, and champion diversity and inclusion.
   • Lead collectively: Seek and build key relationships, work together and focus on the greater good.

1. Contact details of two work related referees, one of whom should be your current/most recent supervisor.

All remaining Suitability Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the 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 the Perth Metropolitan area during this period.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy, please contact Heath Bennett, A/Registrar on (08) 9264 1501 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

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. (The Recruitment team will complete this section).

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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