Position number:021960
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Attachments:- Applicant Information Pack.pdf
- Job Description Form - Customer Service Officer Geraldton
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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
The Customer Service Officer role is responsible for providing quality customer service to all internal and external customers. They provide an advisory service to all customers in relation to the practices and procedures specific to each jurisdiction and in some areas provide direct support services to the Judiciary.
The positions undertake a range of case management, information management and customer service tasks within a registry setting for civil and criminal jurisdictions and can also provide in court support to the judiciary. Applicants must also be able to learn how to interpret and apply legislation, policies, and procedures within the business areas they are employed.
You will be required to attend to enquiries either in person or by telephone; assess and process applications; lodge documents into the court database; liaise with the public, legal counsel, and court users; prepare and check legal documents.
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.
The Department of Justice conducts a pre-employment and re-screening assessment process for all prospective and current employees, as well as contractors and volunteers. It is recognised that our employees, contractors and volunteers work in positions of trust and must demonstrate the utmost integrity.
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 one-page statement addressing your suitability for the role in the context of the job-related requirements and/or role specific criteria. Please provide examples to support your claims.
o Achieve Results
* Contact details of two work related referees.
All remaining Job-Related Requirements and/or Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
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 at Geraldton during this period.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Sue Worthington, Clerk of Court Geraldton on (08) 9921 3722 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 'For further job-related information' section.
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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