This recruitment pool will run for a period of eighteen months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities.
Currently there are various Level 4, 5 and 6 fixed term, full time contracts available for immediate filling.
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 our team
The Information Release and Litigation Management Branch is responsible for:
- The delivery of a range of central information release functions under relevant legislation including under the Freedom of Information Act 1992, National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Act 2018; Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 and other authorised mechanisms.
- Coordinating responses to the Department’s legal cases, in consultation with the State Solicitor’s Office, law firms and the Insurance Commission of WA. This includes public liability claims, class actions, applications for judicial review, coronial inquests, youth custodial complaints matters and other court actions.
The Roles
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Information Release and Litigation Management Team to provide assistance with the management of legal cases involving the Department of Justice and the release of information to external parties in accordance with legislation, including under the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Act 2018 and the Freedom of Information Act 1992.
These roles:
- May involve reviewing records that are extremely sensitive and confronting in nature.
- Assisting in the management of legal cases and court actions, in consultation with the Department’s legal representatives and insurer.
- Assisting Managers within the Litigation Management, Information Release, Youth Custodial Complaints and Freedom of Information Teams on the management and release of information to external parties.
- Processing requests for information from external parties in accordance with legislation, Memorandums of Understanding and Agreements, coordinating responses to summons/subpoena, Orders to Produce, and all other orders for production of records and documents.
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.
Benefits and opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Central CBD location with easy access to public transport.
- Learning and development opportunity programs.
- General leave entitlements including three additional public service holidays each year.
- 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
For further information about the requirements of the position you are interested in applying for, please ensure you review the relevant attached Level 4, 5 or 6 Job Description Form (JDF). This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
- Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae of no more than five (5) pages that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
- A 500-word limit response against the following in built questions addressing the criteria as depicted below. When applying for multiple positions, please only provide a response against the highest level position you are applying for.
Please provide examples to support your claims:
Level 4: Information Release Officer:
- Knowledge of Freedom of Information Act 1992 or legislation relating to information management and release, confidentiality and privacy.
- Achieve results.
Level 5: Senior Information Release Officer:
- Demonstrated knowledge of Freedom of Information Act 1992 and other legislation as it relates to information management and release, confidentiality and privacy.
- Knowledge of legal and court processes.
Level 6: Team Leader Information Release & Litigation Management:
- Knowledge of legal and court processes.
- Broad experience in processing requests for information, including under the Freedom of Information Act 1992.
- Comprehensive knowledge of legislation as it relates to information management and release, confidentiality and privacy.
- Contact details of two work related referees, one of which is to be your current or most recent manager/supervisor.
All remaining Job-Related Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of 18 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, 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 the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Victoria W on (08) 9264 1125 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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