Initial 3 year appointment
The Western Australia Police Force are seeking applications from serving, or previously serving, police officers who have attained the rank of Senior Sergeant or above for promotion to the rank of Assistant Commissioner. Successful applicants will excel in the areas of Shapes Strategic Thinking, Achieves Results, Builds Productive Working Relationships, Communicates with Influence and Exemplifies Personal Drive and Integrity (see attached Promotion Selection Criteria - Capability Profile). Re-appointment (after 3 years) will be considered subject to satisfactory performance.
This process will fill two (2) Assistant Commissioner positions:
- Assistant Commissioner (Intelligence and Command)
- Assistant Commissioner (Judicial Services)
Experience within the relevant fields of intelligence and/or the provision of judicial services would be advantageous for the current vacancies but this strength must also be supported by the ability to be a member of the executive team of the Western Australia Police Force and be deployed to other core policing/specialist functions as required.
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
An Assistant Commissioner is a key position within the Executive team of the Western Australia Police Force (WA Police Force) that leads and manages a portfolio of core policing functions to achieve the strategic intent of the agency. The position contributes to the development and ongoing integrity and reputation of the WA Police Force as a trusted and valued policing organisation. The role fosters an environment which encourages care, integrity, a sense of duty and teamwork and is responsible for innovation and strategic and collaborative partnerships that promote continuous improvement across the WA Police Force.
Applicants must maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 security clearance whilst holding this position and be either:
- An Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, within the meaning of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 (Commonwealth); or
- A New Zealand citizen who is the holder of a special category visa within the meaning of the Migration Act 1958 (Commonwealth) and is authorised under that special category visa to work in Australia as a member.
Applicants may be required to complete a medical assessment, psychological assessment, provision of identifying particulars and confirmation of bankruptcy search prior to appointment.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants are required to submit an Application Form, maximum two (2) page Covering Letter and Curriculum Vitae of no more than five (5) pages.
The information you provide within these documents will be used to assess suitability against the Commissioned Officer Promotion Selection Criteria within the context of the role of the position.
An Integrity Check Consent Form is to be completed and submitted along with your application (not required for current Western Australia Police Force employees).
FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION:
For job related information, please contact Ms Renae Lavell, Director Human Resources, on 0417 965 050.
For promotion process enquiries, please contact Ms Heather Caldwell, Executive Manager Police Promotions Branch on 0417 986 660.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION:
Applicants are required to submit the following documentation via email directly to Western Australia Police Promotions Branch (police.promotions@police.wa.gov.au):
- Application Form
- Covering Letter (maximum two pages)
- Curriculum Vitae (maximum five pages)
- Pre-commencement Integrity Check Consent Form (if applicable)
Applications are to be titled ‘SURNAME – Commissioned Officer Application’
Late applications will not be accepted.
