This is a permanent, full time vacancy

About the role

Adult Community Corrections (ACC) sits within the Offender Services Directorate and plays a key role by providing essential services and legislative compliance, and ensuring that adult offenders address their offending behaviour, improve their educational and work skills, maintain family links, and prepare for re-integration on their release.

The Executive Officer based within ACC, Executive and Business Services, provides high level administrative and operational support to the Assistant Commissioner and Directors; undertaking research, information gathering, and critical analysis to support the preparation of reports, correspondence, and other documentation that informs decision making and the effective delivery of ACC operations.

The Executive Officer assists with the coordination of the ACC Executive priorities, diary and meeting management, and business activities, ensuring that all work is undertaken in accordance with the Department's policies, procedures, and operational requirements.

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:

Communicates Effectively – well developed written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex matters clearly and confidently, listen actively, and tailor communication to meet the needs of different audiences.

Achieves Results - highly developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, maintain a high level of attention to detail, exercise discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information, and prepare, coordinate and quality assure correspondence, reports and briefing notes to a high standard.

Builds Productive Relationships - demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration, consultation and shared accountability to achieve outcomes.

The suitability requirements outlined above will form the basis of the panel’s assessment throughout the selection process.

Eligibility

To be eligible for permanent appointment to the public sector, you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency 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. A statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing all the Suitability Requirements listed in the section above.
3. Contact details of two (2) recent work referees, one (1) of whom should be your current or most recent supervisor where possible.

All the Suitability Requirements listed in the section above 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 within the Perth Metropolitan area during this period.

For Further Job Related Information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Melanie Power, Senior Executive Officer on (08) 9264 1257 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.

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