Job opportunity

If you have an interest in making a positive difference to the community, assisting crime investigations and being a crucial support to our frontline officers, then we encourage you to apply.

There is currently one (1) permanent full-time opportunity available.

We are looking for candidates to drive innovation and excellence in the delivery of data and geospatial services within the WA Police Force. In order to be successful, you will need to be a self-starter and proven problem solver, being accountable to delivery outcomes. As well as an excellent communicator both having a capacity and willingness to mentor junior staff, contributing to team learning, as well as being able to communicate GIS concepts to a wide range of stakeholders.

Ideally you would have some or all of the below capabilities, however if you believe you have any transferrable skills and a willingness to learn, we still encourage you to apply:

• Experience using the ESRI suite of products such as ArGIS Enterprise and ArGIS Desktop.
• Knowledge and experience working with geospatial data within an ArcGIS Enterprise portal environment and ArcPRO Desktop.
• Knowledge of Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) particularly in the automation of processes.
• Knowledge of the production of visualisations and mapping for use within the Western Australia Police Force (WA Police Force) and in court.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor team members as well as consult with key stakeholders to develop collaborative partnerships.

THE ROLE

This role identifies, assesses, acquires and manipulates spatial data to ensure data completeness, currency, quality, industry standards and integrity. Develops and maintains Geographic Information System (GIS) systems used in the agency including supporting and training users in the use of these systems. As a GIS subject matter expert, produces complex custom spatial analyses, visualisations and mapping for use within the Western Australia Police Force and in court.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE WA POLICE FORCE

• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
• Salary packaging options for vehicles and superannuation.
• 4 weeks of Annual Leave with the option to purchase additional leave each year.
• 3 Public Service Holidays per year.
• Access to Long Service Leave every 7 years.
• On site gym facilities at Police Headquarters.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program including immediate family members living at home.
• Access to free WA Police Force Chaplaincy and Psychological services.
• An active social club that welcomes WA Police Force family members.

The position is based in the Perth CBD, conveniently close to public transport and with excellent end of trip facilities.

ABOUT US 

The WA Police Force has over 10,000 employees located across the largest policing jurisdiction in the world, with 200 police facilities in 15 policing districts across the State. Our priorities are our people, our partnerships and our performance. We are committed to enforcing the law, preventing crime and managing and coordinating emergencies.   

The WA Police Force’s values of Duty, Teamwork, Integrity and Care are an integral part of how we do business. Alignment with our values should be incorporated within your application. Integrity within the WA Police Force means employees are held to a high standard of conduct, both in and outside of work. Further information is available in the Work-Related Requirements component of the position description form. 

Work, Health and Safety is vital to WA Police Force operations. We incorporate safety in every part of our business and it is an essential part of our decision-making processes. 

The WA Police Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The WA Police Force also promotes and supports flexible, family friendly work practices.

We believe all our people are leaders irrespective of their role. We consider this as critical to our success and, to support this, we have adopted Leadership Expectations  which provide a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. The leadership context for this role is: Leading Others. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please ensure you complete, sign and scan the Integrity Check Consent Form (refer attached) and submit it along with your application (the Integrity Check Consent Form is not required for current WA Police Force employees).

Applicants are asked to address all the work-related requirements outlined in the attached position description in no more than two (2) pages.

Applicants are also required to submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Your CV should provide enough detail (dot points are sufficient) to allow the selection panel to assess your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the Key Accountabilities of the attached Position Description Form.

The CV must also include the names and contact details of two (2) referees who can comment on the applicant’s ability to satisfy all of the Essential Work Related Requirements. Applicants should nominate at least one immediate (most contemporary) supervisor/manager unless exceptional circumstances exist.

We believe all our people are leaders irrespective of their role.  We consider this as critical to our success and, to support this, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provide a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector.  The leadership context for this role is identified in the attached position description form.

Please note: For applicants deemed suitable, all Essential Work Related Requirements listed in the Position Description Form will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.

OTHER CONDITIONS

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the metropolitan area. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the initial date of the appointment.

Integrity and criminal checks will be conducted if the recommended applicant for a position is not a current WA Police Force employee. Any relocation costs associated with appointment to these positions may be the responsibility of the successful applicants.

SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY & WORK HEALTH & SAFETY (WHS) STATEMENT

The WA Police Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible family friendly work practices.

Throughout the recruitment process we provide reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively. Reasonable adjustments can also be made available to assist you in the job, if you are successful in gaining employment.

WHS is a vital component within the WA Police Force. Safety is a partnership between the employer and their employees and it relies on all of us working together to ensure that everyone is safe in their working environment, which enables them to go home safely. We incorporate safety in every part of our business and it is an integral part of the decision-making process.

The WA Police Force has a duty of care to ensure employees are not adversely affected by alcohol or drugs in the workplace.  The effect of alcohol or drugs can impact on the health and/or safety of the individual or others, and this behaviour is not aligned with the WA Police Force Code of Conduct. As a result, a testing regime has been established as an important way of providing assurance to the community that the expectations they hold for all members of the WA Police Force are being met.  Regular testing of all employees for alcohol and drugs aims to ensure the health, welfare and safety of all personnel and promote community confidence in the WA Police Force.

FOR FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION

Please contact Jessica Adair on telephone number (08) 6229 5223.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Applicants are requested to apply online. To apply online, you must have a valid email address and be ready to attach your comprehensive electronic resume, integrity check form (if required) and any additional attachments as requested in the “APPLICATION PROCESS” section of the advertisement. Please select the “APPLY FOR JOB” button at the top/bottom of this advertisement. Should you encounter any problems lodging your online application please contact Police Staff Selection and Deployment on (08) 6229 5772 during business hours (8am to 4pm, Monday – Friday), prior to the specified closing time.

EMAILED, LATE OR PRO-FORMA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Application packages and the Position Description Form are attached below.