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
Lead the critical and high performing team that ensures the Department maintains strong and positive relationships with Government and Ministers.
The Manager Ministerial Liaison, provides strategic leadership to the Ministerial Liaison Unit (MLU), overseeing the end-to-end management of ministerial correspondence, engaging with senior executives, Manager Parliamentary Services, business areas, and ministerial offices to coordinate information effectively, address emerging issues, and uphold the Department’s statutory and parliamentary obligations with accuracy, professionalism, and timeliness
The role plays a pivotal role in facilitating effective communication and coordination between the Department and the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) and the Corrective Services Ministers Office (CSMO).
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
- 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.
- Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
- Contact details of two (2) work related referees.
- A statement no more than four (4) pages addressing your suitability for the role in the context of the following Essential Selection Criteria below as listed on the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a high-performing team responsible for ministerial and executive correspondence services within a large and complex organisation.
- Comprehensive knowledge of ministerial processes, protocols, and conventions within the Western Australian public sector, including Cabinet, Executive Council and legislative requirements.
- Proven ability to oversee the quality assurance and timely delivery of ministerial correspondence, briefing notes that meet government and departmental standards.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and continuously improving correspondence management systems and reporting tools including the ability to interpret and present performance data to inform strategic decision-making.
All remaining Essential Selection 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 during this period.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Clint Browning, Director Executive and Ministerial Services on 0491 975 031 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.
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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