Please note that the closing date for this advertisement has been extended until 4:30pm on Friday, 13 September 2024.
Do you want to have a rewarding career and learn on the job?
Apply now for the Department of Justice’s Aboriginal Traineeship Program!
This is a fixed-term, full-time vacancy available for 12 months with the possibility of a permanent appointment or extension.
Including regional locations Albany, Kalgoorlie & Karratha
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
As a trainee, you will learn and develop a range of public administration skills that support your business area. Your duties will include a range of computer-based activities and tasks including:
- Customer service via phone, email and in person
- Data entry, file management, record keeping and word processing
- Utilising Departmental systems and Microsoft Office
- Other duties as required by the business area
You will also be given academic support and guidance to complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Government.
Eligibility
Whether you are looking for a pathway to employment or have recently graduated high school, we are looking for self-motivated and enthusiastic people who:
- Have an interest in a career working for the Department of Justice.
- are committed to working full-time for 12 months in an office environment.
- are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are recognised as such by the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.
- are willing to undergo an 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 Job Description Form for further information about the requirements of the position – this will assist you with your application.
We require you to submit:
- A current resume
- Contact details of two referees.
When submitting your application, you will be asked to respond to each of the following questions in 150 words or less. Please provide examples to support your answers.
- What is your motivation in applying for the Aboriginal Traineeship Program?
- What skills and attributes assist in being a successful Trainee?
- In a professional environment, what is important to consider when communicating either verbally or in writing?
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.
Further Information
The following information session will provide an opportunity to hear from experienced staff and ask questions about the program and recruitment process.
- Wednesday 28 August 2024, 2:00pm – 3:00pm (online)
The session will be held via Microsoft Teams – please email aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au to register your interest.
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Hope Ryder, HR Officer on (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
Equity and Diversity
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 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.
As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 has been applied to this position.The Department has restricted this position to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with Section 51 (b) of the Act.
