This is a permanent full time vacancy.

About the role

The Administrative Assistant works as part of the prison administrative team and provides a high level of administrative and clerical support including a range of tasks and activities that contribute to the fluent operations of the prison.

It is also highly desirable that successful applicants possess a C Class Driver's Licence or equivalent. 

Eligibility

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.

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.
2. Contact details of two (2) recent work referees, one (1) of whom should be your current or most recent supervisor where possible.
3. Provide a statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the following Role Specific Criteria below as listed on the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.

• Knowledge and experience of administrative and clerical procedures, customer service, data entry, and communication systems such as switchboard and intercom.
• The ability to adjust methods and styles of communication to suit the cultural needs of clients including the ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people and remain polite, calm and diplomatic when faced with difficult customers.

All the remaining Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria as listed on the JDF 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 at Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison during this period.

For Further Job Related Information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy, please contact Paula Salmon, Business Manager on (08) 9093 5108 for a confidential discussion.

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 and encourage people of these groups to apply.

Assistance for Aboriginal job seekers and accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available at the Department of Justice. For more information around what help may be available please follow this link or reach out to the contact person named in the section above for a confidential discussion.

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.

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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The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which has been fully implemented across all women’s prisons and the Academy, with all other prison sites to follow.