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.
Currently, there is one (1) permanent position available for immediate filling.
Join our growing team at the Office of the Public Advocate.
We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our expanding workforce.
The Office of the Public Advocate protects and promotes the rights of adults with decision-making disabilities and in doing so offers employees a rewarding, challenging and meaningful workplace that supports communities across WA.
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
Guardians make personal and lifestyle decisions on behalf of represented persons, who have decision-making disabilities, such as intellectual disability, mental health condition, dementia or acquired brain injury. Guardians also attend hearings at the State Administrative Tribunal to advocate on behalf of the represented person. As a guardian you will need to demonstrate an ability to work with delegated responsibility in situations which demand personal resilience, initiative, and independence.
You will need to possess well-developed analytical, research and problem-solving skills with the ability to make significant decisions. High level communication skills are required, including report writing, good oral communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, and the ability to engage and work with people in situations of conflict. You will also need to demonstrate expertise and established networks relation to community-based services for people with decision-making disabilities.
Due to our work with people with disability, successful applicants are encouraged to have, or be prepared to have, an influenza vaccination.
Eligibility
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.
Successful applicants must have Tertiary qualifications in social or behavioural sciences or related fields and/or equivalent experience.
Successful applicants must have a current motor vehicle driver’s licence as you will need to be available for country travel and undertake on-call duties during after-hours.
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.
We require you to submit:
- Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
- The contact details of two (2) recent work related referees, with one (1) of them being your current Line Manager where possible.
- A statement of no more than three (3) pages addressing all of the Role Specific Criteria listed on the JDF excluding the desirable. Please provide examples to support your claims.
Please note that applications may be screened for AI generated content.
All remaining Job Related Requirements listed on the JDF will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of twelve (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 within the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
Candidate Search
If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.
For Further Job Related Information
An information session will be held to provide an opportunity to speak with experienced staff and ask questions about the role and recruitment process, if you wish to attend, please click the link below to register:
The Virtual Meeting via Microsoft Teams will be held on Thursday, 9 April 2026 between 5pm – 5:30pm - Click here to register.
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy, please contact Gretchen Calder or Dana McGrath on (08) 9278 7300 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 ‘For Further Job Related Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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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