This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities.
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
The Office of the Commissioner for Victims of Crime is looking to fill multiple positions within the following roles:
Level 4 Victim Engagement Officer
The Victim Engagement Officer (VEO) is responsible for providing case management and victim engagement services for the Unit under direction. The position provides accurate information and advice to stakeholders, prepares reports and contributes to business improvement.
Level 5 Senior Victim Engagement Officer
The Senior Victim Engagement Officer (VEO) provides case management and victim engagement services for the Unit under direction. This role will contribute to standard service delivery in Metro or Regional areas and is responsible for assessing and managing complex cases, providing expertise and guidance to the victim engagement team and ensuring the delivery of victim engagement services.
Level 5 Senior Victim Engagement Officer (FDV)
The Senior VEO (FDV) provides case management and victim engagement services for the Unit under direction. This role will contribute to service delivery in Metro or Regional areas and is responsible for assessing and managing complex FDV cases, providing expertise and guidance to the victim engagement team and ensuring the delivery of victim engagement services.
Eligibility
Permanent positions – 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.
WWC positions – In accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people, you must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.
Special Conditions – Regional position holders must hold a current and valid ‘C’ class driver’s licence.
Benefits and opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career pathway opportunities
- Learning and development opportunity programs
- Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
- Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
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.
- Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
- Contact details of two work related referees.
- A two (2) page statement addressing your suitability for the role in the context of the following Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria.
Please provide examples to support your claims.
- Achieve Results
- Builds Productive Relationships
- Exemplifies Personal Integrity and Self-Awareness
- Demonstrated understanding of contemporary case management methods, issues and challenges with the ability to identify risks and issues and practical solutions.
All remaining Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
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.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Natalie Burgis on (08) 9425 3206 for a confidential discussion.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
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 the Diversity and Inclusion team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 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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