Join to apply for the Senior Aboriginal Advisory Officer role at Department of Justice4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Aboriginal Advisory Officer role at Department of JusticeCourt and Tribunal ServicesSalary: Level 5, $101,122 - $110,517 p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation (PSCA 2024)Position number: Pool Ref 219328Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full TimeLocation: State Administrative TribunalClosing date: 2025-03-20 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities.Join our team in assisting Aboriginal people to navigate Court and Tribunal processes!Like any organisation, it is the people that make a difference! Do you possess?A strong commitment to working with the Department and contributing to positive outcomes for the community.Demonstrates ability to work together with others to achieve shared goals.A strong commitment to helping Aboriginal people navigate court processes that may be challenging or overwhelming.About JusticeWhen 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 RoleThe Senior Aboriginal Advisory Officer (Higher Courts) is responsible for providing a high level of services and accurate information to Aboriginal court users that contribute to an efficient, effective and more culturally responsive court service.The position is key in developing strategies and processes to educate the Aboriginal community about the operations of the State Administrative Tribunal and the Family Court of Western Australia (FCWA) and explaining rights, obligations, court procedures and protocols in language that Aboriginal people can understand and in a way that alters Aboriginal people's perceptions about court systems.In addition to this, the Senior Aboriginal Advisory Officer is additionally responsible for:Providing judicial officers and court staff with an understanding and awareness of Aboriginal issues, social structure, culture and tradition through a range of methods such as internal training, advice and positive advocacy measures.Assisting in a variety of projects relevant to the Division and/or Branch. Provide special knowledge, skills and experience to the planning and development, implementing and evaluating of projects and activities to provide performance improvement.Providing support and assistance to the outer metropolitan Magistrates Courts and Higher Courts on an as needs basis and where directed by management.EligibilityThe Department recognises Aboriginality as a genuine qualification for this position under 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) descent, identify as ATSI and be recognised as such by the ATSI community.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 OpportunitiesFlexible working arrangements/start and finish timesCareer pathway opportunitiesLearning and development opportunity programsHealth and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.5 days cultural leave to support cultural practices and commitments.20 days annual leave per year, plus 3 repealed public holidays13 weeks long serve leave after 7 yearsAccess to flexi time5% superannuationSalary packagingAccess to corporate health cover discounts plus other health and wellbeing initiatives.Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice!Application processPlease 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 SubmitProvide a comprehensive Resume/ Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.A statement no more than two (2) pages addressing the following Job-Related Requirements. Please provide examples to support your claims.Shapes and Manages StrategyBuilds Productive RelationshipsCommunicates and Influences EffectivelyContact 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.Pool RecruitmentThis pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent and/or fixed term full 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, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.Equity and diversityThe Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. 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 adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.For further job-related informationIf you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Jessica Savill, Executive Manager, State Administrative Tribunal at jessica.savill@justice.wa.gov.au for a confidential discussion.Submitting your applicationApplicants 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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