Corrective Services
Salary: Level 3, $86,439 - $92,795 p.a. + 12% Superannuation PSCSAA 2024
Position number: 013840
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Karratha
Closing date: 2026-04-07 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
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
Ready for that career in admin where each day is different? This role may be for you so keep on reading.
The Administration Officer is responsible for the provision of administration and resource management support to the Centre and for the effective co‐ordination and supervision of administration services within the region. The role involves preparation of the Centre budget, in conjunction with the Manager, monitoring of expenditure and responsibility for a broad range of human, financial and physical resource functions. The position is also responsible for the monitoring of document and IT standards and the provision of some IT training and support.
Role Specific Responsibilities
* Provides direction and support to achieve the outcomes of the administrative team.
* Implements and ensures compliance with organisational procedures.
* In consultation with the Manager, prepares the annual budget estimates for the Centre.
* Monitors the monthly budget expenditure and cash flows, and reports to the Manager on an ongoing basis.
* Arranges payment of all accounts and ensures that they are in accordance with purchase orders.
* Supervises and coordinates the daily work activity of administrative staff.
* Responsible for day to day supervision including performance, staff development and induction of new staff.
* Provides on‐the‐job training for all members of the team.
* Ensures that human resource, asset management, purchasing and facilities management practices within the Centre are consistent with relevant legislation and corporate policies, practices and procedures.
* Provides support to the Manager on all human resource issues including:
o Updating of Job Description Forms
o Maintenance of staff leave rosters
o Administration of advertisement, recruitment and selection processes
o Liaison with Human Resources Branch on staff issues
o Provision of human resources advice to Manager and staff
* Responsible for day‐to‐day purchasing, management and disposition of physical resources within legislative and corporate requirements.
* Provides IT support, trains staff and acts as IT Liaison Officer for the Centre.
* Other duties as required in accordance with strategic objectives, business plans, local workload priorities and performance management plans.
Eligibility
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.
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 Opportunities
* Career pathway opportunities
* Learning and development opportunity programs
* Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
Application Process
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.
How To Apply
We require you to submit 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:
* Shapes and Manages Strategy
* Achieve Results
* Exemplifies Personal Integrity and Self Awareness
Contact 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.
Subsequent Vacancies
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 during this period.
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.
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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The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke‐free policy, which has been fully implemented across all women's prisons and the Corrective Services Academy, with all other prison sites to follow over the next 12–18 months.
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