Project Officer/ Senior Project Officer

Strategic Reform

Salary: Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938/ Level 6, $120,457 - $132,753 p.a. plus 12% superannuation (PSCSAA 2024)

Position number: Pool Ref 219477

Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time

Location: Perth CBD

Closing date: 2025-08-28 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

Attachments: - Job Description Form - Project Officer.pdf

• Job Description Form - Senior Project Officer.pdf
• Applicant Information Pack.pdf
  
  

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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.

Currently, there are two Level 6 vacancies available for immediate filling.

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 Strategic Reform division advises the State Government on law and justice issues, sets the strategic direction for reforms to the criminal and civil justice systems, and leads the development of strategies to address Aboriginal over-representation in the justice system. Our work includes:

• Facilitating the amendment of legislation to reform criminal and civil law and procedure.
• Developing policy initiatives to improve justice-related outcomes for the community, with a particular emphasis on improved outcomes for Aboriginal people.
• Carrying out reviews, evaluation, and research to recommend improvements to, and future directions for, policy, legislation, and services.
• Providing data and analysis to support making the justice system more efficient, equitable and effective.
• Implementing complex justice reform projects to reduce reoffending and enhance community and victim safety.
  
  

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.

We Require You To Submit

• Provide 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, indicating which position(s) your are applying for, and addressing all the Job Related Requirements contained in the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
• Contact details of two work related referees.
  
  

The remaining Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

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, 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 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 'Further Information' section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion 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 vacancy please contact Bradley Wrzoskiewicz on (08) 9264 1601 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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