We recognise the invaluable perspective and insight Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees bring through lived experiences to our workforce.
These experiences assist in shaping and ensuring the services we provide are culturally safe, appropriate, and more receptive to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We are committed to continually strengthening our Aboriginal workforce as part of the Department’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2022-2024.
As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984 applies to this Register. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible for appointment through this process.
Acknowledgement
The Department of Justice respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land as being the first peoples of this country. We embrace the vast Aboriginal cultural diversity throughout Western Australia and recognise their continuing connection to country, water and sky. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
About the Register
The Aboriginal Career Opportunities Register assists job seekers to commence a rewarding career with the Department by providing access to a range of employment opportunities. By registering your details, you will be added to a distribution list where you will be notified of the latest jobs, pre-employment events and Departmental news.
Upon registering, your contact details will be available to hiring managers across the Department to view and contact yourself to discuss your suitability based on relevant experience, skills, and abilities for job opportunities as they become available.
You will also be referred to various vacancies for immediate filling across various divisions within the Department.
Eligibility
The Department recognises Aboriginality as a genuine qualification for inclusion to the Registry under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and be recognised as such by the community.
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.
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.
How to apply
We require you to submit a current comprehensive CV/resume that highlights your previous work experience, skills and abilities as well as the contact details of two referees.
To submit your application to the Register, 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.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.
Further Information
If you would like further information regarding the Aboriginal Career Opportunities Register or commencing a career with the Department of Justice, please contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team.
AboriginalWorkforceDevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au
(08) 9264 1700
