This is a fixed term, full time vacancy available until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency, subject to business requirements.

About the role

Are you interested in working at the Coroner's Court of W.A?

Do you want to learn about the workings of the Coronial system in W.A?

The Inquest Support Officer provides administrative and paralegal support to Counsel Assisting at the Coroner’s Court. Support includes assisting with case management, document and hearing coordination, preparing inquest material, stakeholder engagement and offering other procedural support throughout the inquest lifecycle as required.

In addition, the position provides advice on Coroner’s Court practice and procedures to a range of stakeholders; and will exercise all statutory powers as a Coroner’s Registrar as prescribed in the Coroners Act 1996 and delegated by the State Coroner.

Suitability Requirements

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

1. Shapes and Manages Strategy: The ability to; understand the reasons for decisions and how they are related to their work, understand the work environment and identify issues that may impact own achievement and contributes to team planning. This includes the ability to draw on information from a range of sources and to use common sense to analyse what information is important.
2. Achieve Results: The ability to; monitor progress against performance expectations to ensure deadlines are met, communicate outcomes to supervisor, apply and develop capabilities to meet performance expectations.
3. Builds Productive Relationships: The capacity to; build and maintain relationships with team members, other teams, colleagues and clients, and share information with team members.
4. Exemplifies Personal Integrity and Self-Awareness: An ability to; listen when own ideas are challenged, provide accurate advice to colleagues and clients and to check and confirm the accuracy of information prior to release, take responsibility for mistakes and learn from them.
5. Communicates and Influences Effectively: A demonstrated ability to; structure messages clearly and succinctly orally and in writing, focus on gaining a clear understanding of others comments by listening and questioning for clarity.

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

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 in relation to the above Suitability Requirements.
2. A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages outlining your suitability to the role based on your previous and current work experience. Please provide examples to support your claims. 
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.

For Further Job Related Information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy, please contact Ms Won Park, A/Principal Registrar, Coroners Court on (08) 9425 2940 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.

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