Policy Officer/Senior Policy 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 219524

Work type:
Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Location:
Perth CBD

Closing date:
:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

Attachments:
- Applicant Information

• Job Description Form - Policy
• Job Description Form - Senior Policy

You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader .

This process is for a recruitment pool that will run for a period of twelve (12) months and will offer opportunities to work in the Department's Legislative Services Directorate at Levels 5 or 6 - with permanent vacancies available for immediate filling on a full time or part time basis.
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 Legislative Services Directorate is at the forefront of legislative change in the State and is regarded as a lead agency in the provision of high quality and precise policy advice and drafting instructions. The justice portfolio encompasses criminal and civil justice and corrective services policy reform and the Directorate has extensive corporate knowledge and experience in delivering on complex policy projects to support the Attorney General and Minister for Corrective Services as part of their legislative reform agendas.

The Directorate has three work streams: development and drafting of legislation, implementation of legislation and review of legislation. As part of the Legislative Services team, the successful applicant will be expected to do one or more of the following:

• Facilitate the amendment of legislation to reform criminal and civil law and procedure.
• Develop policy initiatives to improve justice-related outcomes for the community.
• Carry out reviews, evaluations and research to recommend improvements to, and future directions for, policy, legislation and services.
• Provide policy analysis to support making the justice system more efficient, equitable and effective.
• Facilitate the implementation of legislation, including intra and inter agency planning and coordination.

We invite applicants who want to join this dynamic group of policy experts and be part of a supportive and well regarded legislation and policy team. If you are seeking a challenge for the next phase of your career and you enjoy being at the forefront of legislative reform on justice policy issues, then the Legislative Services Directorate may be the right fit for you. You'll be part of a team that values excellence and backs each other every step of the way. While we expect high performance, we also invest in your growth. Senior team members provide guidance and mentorship to help you thrive.

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

• A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
• A written statement of no more than two (2) pages setting out why you are interested in working with us and how you can contribute to the development of legal policy, legislation development and/or implementation of legislation. Please indicate if you are applying for the Level 5 Policy Officer position, Level 6 Senior Policy Officer position, or both positions.
• Contact details of two work related referees.

All
Job-Related Requirements
and
Role Specific Crtieria
(where applicable) will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of twelve (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, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.

For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact
Amanda Blackburn
on

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.

Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on or call 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 or 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

for assistance.

To keep you up to date on what is happening in Department of Justice and job opportunities you can go directly to the Department's website or follow us on social media.