This is a permanent, full time vacancy
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 Legal Assistance Branch (Advisory Services Division) is responsible for the management of all Commonwealth and State funding for the delivery of legal assistance services by legal aid commissions, community legal centers and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services in Western Australia.
The Project Officer is responsible for supporting the analysis, development, review and implementation of a range of projects to support the work of the Legal Assistance Branch. Monitoring the performance of service providers and ensuring specified contractual outcomes are met and ensuring accurate records are maintained.
The position also contributes to the achievements of the Advisory Services division through the delivery of effective business services and relationship management with a diverse range of internal and external clients and stakeholders including senior representatives of public sector organisations and the legal assistance sector.
Eligibility to Apply
Applicants are advised of the mandatory vaccination policy for various occupations and workforces in WA. To be considered for employment in this role, applicants will need to provide evidence of their vaccination status (unless a valid medical exemption is granted by the Chief Health Officer (CHO)). More information can be found at: COVID-19 coronavirus: Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination information (www.wa.gov.au).
About you
We are looking for a dynamic individual with demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and managing multiple projects of a complex nature within designated timeframes. Also experience in working with the contract management process and ability to network with service providers to ensure specified contact outcomes are met.
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 requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and a statement no more than 4 pages addressing all the Job related requirements and Role specific criteria contained in the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
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 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. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of six (6) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy.
Further Information
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Helen Pearce, Principal Project Officer on (08) 9264 1638 for a confidential discussion.
