Join to apply for the Manager Communication Partner Program role at Department of Justice1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Manager Communication Partner Program role at Department of JusticeGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Court and Tribunal ServicesSalary: Level 4 SC, $141,344 - $151,091 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (PSCA 2024)Position number: 022979Work type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: Family Court of Western AustraliaClosing date: 2025-06-23 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)Attachments: - Job Description Form - Manager Communication Partner Program .pdfApplicant Information PackYou can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader .This is a permanent, full time vacancy available for immediate filling. 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 Communication Partner Program facilitates the provision of expert and impartial advice to courts and the Mental Impairment Review Tribunal with the objective of supporting accused and supervised persons with communication difficulties during criminal and civil matters.This is a relatively new program providing opportunity for a creative manager to:Provide leadership, professional supervision and development of staff in the management of delivering culturally appropriate services relevant to mentally impaired and an often-vulnerable client group.Lead and manage a service or team working with vulnerable clients, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.Use their highly developed knowledge and skills in undertaking assessments, analytical and decision-making, and written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.EligibilitySpecial Conditions - Applicants must have an accredited tertiary qualification in one of the following areas:Accredited qualification in Psychology and eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);Tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers or the Society of Professional Social Workers;Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and eligibility for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia;Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and full membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA);Or another relevant field.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.WWC positions – In accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people, you must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.Benefits And OpportunitiesFlexible working arrangementsLearning and development opportunity programsHealth and wellbeing programsCheck out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.Application processHow To ApplyPlease 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 SubmitA comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.A copy of your current relevant tertiary qualification.A statement no more than five (5) pages, addressing your suitability for the role in the context of the following Role Specific Criteria with examples to support your claims.Experience in leading and managing a service or team.High level knowledge and skills in undertaking assessments and providing support and intervention.Highly developed conceptual, analytical and decision-making skills.Highly developed written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including the demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain working relationships with team members and internal and external stakeholders.Proven capacity to operate strategically, plan and achieve outcomes.Contact details of two (2) work related referees, one being your current or most recent supervisor.All remaining Role Specific Criteria may be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.Subsequent VacanciesApplicants 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 during this period.Equity and DiversityThe 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, 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 ‘For Further Job-Related 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 Paul Kerin, A/Executive Director Court Counselling and Support Services on (08) 9224 8264 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.To keep you up to date on what is happening in Department of Justice and job opportunities you can go directly to the departments website or follow us on social media.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionProject Management and Information TechnologyIndustriesGovernment AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Department of Justice by 2xGet notified about new Communications Program Manager jobs in Perth, Western Australia, Australia.We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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