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 Assistant Workers Compensation Officer is responsible for the effective and efficient performance of administrative support within the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Team. The incumbent will assist with administration activities associated with workers’ compensation matters including quality assurance and processing of claims, income compensation and other related matters.
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.
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.
- Provide contact details of two (2) recent work referees, with one (1) of them being your current Line Manager where possible.
- Provide a statement of no more than one (1) page addressing the following Essential Capability Requirements below as listed on the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
- In the context of Professional Expertise and Results Driven - Explain how you have previously interpreted and applied legislation, policy, or procedural requirements in your role. How did you ensure accuracy, compliance, and confidence in the advice or information you provided?
- In the context of Credible Influence and Culture and Change Management - Describe a situation in which you demonstrated professionalism and credibility while dealing with sensitive, complex, or challenging matters. How did your behaviour contribute to a positive team culture and support organisational values?
Applicants who do not address the above requirements will not be progressed to interview.
All the remaining Essential Capability Requirements listed on the JDF 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 at Perth Metropolitan area during this period.
For Further Job Related Information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Kylie Yates, A/Senior Workers Compensation and Injury Management Consultant on (08) 9264 1042 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.
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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