This is a fixed term, full time vacancy available for 12 months, with the possibility of extension and /or permanency.
Our Graduate Program is your pathway to success!
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Department of Justice Graduate Program offers a wide range of career pathways. You will gain experience providing high quality services to the Department and the community, making a positive difference to the lives of others.
As a Graduate Officer, you will take on varied placements assisting in research, information sourcing and gathering, data analysis, project management, coordination, and implementation. You will build your technical skills and enhance your stakeholder engagement abilities. Graduate Officers rotate through multiple workplace environments, demonstrating adaptability, self-awareness and relationship building skills. You will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge you have gained throughout your studies to the workplace and develop practical skills to kickstart a rewarding career with the Department of Justice.
The 12-month Graduate Program commences in February 2025, and includes:
- Three rotations throughout various business areas relevant to your discipline.
- Interdepartmental learning and networking.
- Leadership forums with the Department’s Senior Executives and subject matter experts.
- Participation in the Public Sector Commission’s Launch Program.
- Career counselling and support from a formal mentor, the Graduate Coordinators and your line managers.
We are looking for Graduate Officers from various education disciplines. As a part of the application process, you will be asked to nominate your preferred business stream/s based on your study background, experiences and/or interests. The four streams are:
- Business and Commerce – including Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting and Finance, Management, Business Law, Employment Relations, Economics, Procurement and Contract Management, Marketing and Communications.
- Humanities – including Criminology, Politics, Public Policy, Public Relations, Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Work and Sociology.
- Justice – including Legal Studies, Law and Social Justice.
- Information Technology and Data – including Business Analytics.
Preferences will be requested at application. Preferences are not guaranteed, and the panel may shortlist into alternate positions based on suitability.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
- Australian Citizenship or Permanent Resident
- To be considered for this role, applicants must be in possession of a relevant tertiary degree qualification. Qualification must have been completed within 3 years of this program commencing. Degree requirements must be complete in entirety before commencing the program.
- A commitment to excellence in your chosen field of study and in the community.
BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career pathway opportunities
- Learning and development opportunity programs
- Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
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.
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.
For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.
We require you to submit:
- A current comprehensive Curriculum Vitae / Resume including the contacts of two referees and a copy of your university transcript.
- Provide a 300-word response to each of the following prompts:
- Outline your motivations to be a Graduate Officer at the Department of Justice
- Identify your key strengths and describe how they will make you a valued Graduate Officer at the Department of Justice.
Review and Psychometric Testing
Psychometric testing is designed to assess your cognitive and psychological suitability for the role, as well as your work style preferences. You may be invited to complete a series of online assessments which includes a cognitive ability test, a personality questionnaire and a motivations questionnaire.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of 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 at similar locations, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
EQUITY AND DIVERSITY
The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, and culturally and linguistically diverse people. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
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 managers listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact the Workforce Diversity Team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Ashlee Simmons, 9264 1228 or James Fazio, 9264 6296 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 on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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