This recruitment pool will run for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
The Graduate Officer role is a fixed term, full time vacancy available for 12 months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Our Graduate Program is your pathway to success!
About Justice
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 Graduate Officer, you will gain experience providing high quality services to the Department and the community, making a positive difference to the lives of others.
We are looking for Graduate Officers from various education disciplines. As a part of the application process, you will be asked to nominate your preferred stream/s based on your study background, experiences and/or interests. The three streams are:
- Business and Commerce – including Business Administration, Business Analytics, Human Resources, Management, Business Law, Employment Relations, Economics, Marketing and Communications, Information Technology and Data
- Accounting and Finance – including but not limited to degrees in Accounting and Finance.
- Humanities and Justice – including Law, Legal Studies, Social Justice, Criminology, Politics, Public Policy, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Work and Sociology.
Preferences will be requested at application. Preferences are not guaranteed, and the panel may shortlist into alternate positions based on suitability.
Eligibility
To be considered for this role, applicants must be in possession of a relevant tertiary degree qualification. Your qualification must have been completed within 3 years of this program commencing. Degree requirements must complete in entirety before commencing the program.
To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
Benefits and opportunities
- Three rotations, giving you exposure to a variety of work relevant to your discipline.
- Interdepartmental learning and networking.
- Leadership forums with the Department’s Senior Executives and subject matter experts.
- Career counselling and support from a formal mentor, the Graduate Coordinators and your line managers.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career pathway opportunities
Application process
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (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 Curriculum Vitae / Resume including the contacts of two referees.
- A copy of your university transcript.
- Answers to the questions embedded in the application process, including 300-word responses to each of the following prompts:
- Outline your motivations to be a Graduate Officer at the Department of Justice.
- Identify your key strengths and describe how they will make you a valued Graduate Officer at the Department of Justice.
All remaining Job-Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Review and Psychometric Testing
Psychometric testing is designed to assess your cognitive and psychological suitability for the role, as well as your work style preferences. You may be invited to complete a series of online assessments which includes a cognitive ability test, a personality questionnaire and a motivations questionnaire.
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 and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
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, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, and culturally and linguistically diverse people. 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 adjustments or accessibility support 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.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Caitlin McCarthy, HR Officer on (08) 9264 1228 for a confidential discussion.
Submitting your application
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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