About us
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
About the role
The Contract Support Officer (Private Prisons Contract Management) is responsible for providing contract management assistance to ensure the Prison Services Contracts are delivered in accordance with legislative and contractual requirements.
The position is a part-time (0.5 FTE) role for twelve months, commencing December 2019 with possibility of extension.
About you
The preferred applicant will require an executive and administrative support background including:
- Highly developed organisaton skills;
- Demonstrated experience in meeting administration;
- Strong attention to detail and record keeping; and
- An ability to communicate and liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached JDF for further information about the work-related requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
- A current resume including the contact details of two recent work referees and a 1 page statement outlining in broad terms your suitability for the role. Please do not provide a statement against each of the job related criteria.
Any remaining work related requirements as listed in the JDF may be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
Please ensure that at least 1 referee is a current or recent supervisor/line manager.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
To submit your application click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to growing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce as a part of EEO Management Plan and its Aboriginal Workforce Development Strategy. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from a diverse field, people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, young people and people with disability including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Further Information
If you would like further information on this opportunity please contact Mr David Hughes, Assistant Director, Private Prisons Contract Management on (08) 9264 1943 for a confidential discussion.
