This is a permanent, full time vacancy
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 Prosecutions Officer is responsible for conducting prosecutions before the Superintendent, Visiting Justice (Justice of the Peace) and Children’s Court relating to offences at both Banksia Hill Detention Centre and Unit 18. This includes reviewing incident reports, preparing briefs for evidence, liaising with external stakeholders including WA Police, and providing high-level advice to the Department regarding court matters and investigations.
The Prosecutions Officer also provides support to the young person being prosecuted and their designated responsible adult, by clearly explaining the prosecutions process, and the young person’s rights.
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.
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.
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:
- A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
- A statement no more than four (4) pages, addressing the following Job-Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria. Please provide examples to support your claims.
- Shapes and Manages Strategy
- Communicates and Influences Effectively
- Builds Productive Relationships
- Experience conducting investigations into incidents, including collecting and assessing a range of information to support the preparation of informed, evidence based decisions and outcomes.
- Knowledge of Court proceedings and the rules of evidence.
- Ability to write comprehensive reports based on relevant facts that clearly presents information to a variety of stakeholders.
- Contact details of two work related referees.
All remaining Job-Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered within the Perth Metropolitan area during this period.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Alison Byrne, Deputy Superintendent Operations on 0492 656 000 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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