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Assistant Director Reconciliation
Strategic Reform
Salary: Level 8, $136,296 - $147,609 per annum + Super (PSCA 2021)
Position number: 013053
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Perth CBD
Closing date: 2022-12-14 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
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This is a permanent, full-time vacancy.
As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
About us
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
Are you passionate about advancing reconciliation in Western Australia’s justice system? Are you driven to reduce the overrepresentation of Aboriginal people in the justice system?
Can you see yourself leading a number of teams responsible for embedding reconciliation and providing service delivery across Western Australia?
This might be the position for you!
We are looking for a motivated, empathetic, determined and skilled individual to lead our Reconciliation team, which includes a number of other multi-disciplinary teams within the Aboriginal Justice Transformation Directorate in the Department of Justice’s Strategic Reform Division.
The Strategic Reform Division is responsible for the high-level integration, coordination and oversight of the Department’s reform agenda, including policy and legislative reform, providing strategic advice to government, building collaborative working arrangements within the justice portfolio, the sector and broader community, and ensuring progressive shifts in the Department’s capacity and capability.
This role is responsible for providing leadership to the Reconciliation and Policy Unit, the Aboriginal Mediation Service and Aboriginal Justice Unit in the Aboriginal Justice Transformation Directorate.
This position will be responsible for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to develop policy responses to emerging Aboriginal issues. The role also supports the Actions, Deliverables and management of secretariat functions related to the Department’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), its Steering Committee and Working Groups and supports the services and outcomes of the Aboriginal Mediation Service and the Aboriginal Justice Open Days. The role will support the development and delivery of culturally appropriate initiatives, programs and services whilst working closely with other business areas, towards the reduction of Aboriginal overrepresentation within justice settings.
Eligibility to Apply
- Holder of a current valid drivers’ license;
- Be able to travel to regional and remote locations on light aircraft and/or by 4WD when required.
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached 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 current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and;
- A statement no more than four pages addressing all of the following Work Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Candidate Search
If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.
Equity and Diversity
The 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.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.
As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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 No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.
Further Information
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Gina Hill, Director Aboriginal Justice Transformation on (08) 9264 6495 for a confidential discussion.
