Insurance & Administration Officer

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Insurance & Administration Officer

Public Trustee

Salary: Level 2, $64,172 - $69,256 per annum + Super (PSCA 2021)

Position number: 022021

Work type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Perth CBD

Closing date: 2022-12-13 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

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Are you looking for a career in the Public Sector?

Do you like working in a team environment?

If so, this is a Permanent, full time vacancy.

About the role

The Insurance and Administration Officer is responsible for the administrative tasks associated with the coverage and renewal of insurance contracts for Public Trustee client assets, such as house, contents, vehicles and other valuables. Processing of receipts and payments, including the journal transfer of monies from client accounts are part of your daily tasks.

This position also undertakes the reconciliation of statement of accounts and updates insurance policies in the Management Accounting and Trust Environment (MATE) system.

The position holder is responsible for processing Orders received from the State Administrative Tribunal including the allocation of Orders to Trust Managers. Maintaining electronic registers and producing reports are integral functions of the position.

About you

We are looking for a person that can demonstrate abilities to:

• Communicate clearly and confidently both verbally and in writing.
• Competently use Microsoft products and possess computer skills.
• Be a good team person.
• Multi-task in a busy work environment.

Whilst an understanding of the insurance industry would be beneficial, in-house training and coaching will be provided.

Eligibility

All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.

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.

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 three (3) pages addressing the following Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria.

Please provide examples to support your claims.

Job Related Requirements:

• How have you achieved results in a busy work environment with multiple demands?
• How have you developed your communication and relationship building skills with staff and clients?

Role Specific Criteria:

• Your ability to work accurately with numbers and reconcile accounts.

All remaining Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

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.

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.

Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on 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 ‘Further Information’ section or contact or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.

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 Cliff Henrisson, Trusts Business Manager on (08) 9222 6512 for a confidential discussion.