Judicial Support Officer

Salary: Level 3, $79,156 - $84,977 p.a. plus 11% superannuation (PSCA 2022)Position number: 022636Work type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: Kalgoorlie CourthouseClosing date: 2024-05-16 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)Attachments: -
-You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading .This is a permanent, full time vacancy.ABOUT THE ROLEJudicial Support Officers provide support to Magistrates before, during and after court sittings and must be comfortable using technology, thrive in a fast-paced environment, work well under pressure, have strong attention to detail and are committed to providing a quality service.The Judicial Support Officer is responsible for:

• Providing administrative support to Magistrates in court proceedings.
• Liaising with the legal profession, Police, Corrections and court users to ensure the smooth progression of court proceedings.
• Maintaining accurate information in the courts case management database.
• Preparing accurate and timely court documentation.

When considering if the role is right for you, it is important to consider the work of the Magistrates Court of Western Australia. Judicial Support Officers will encounter materials and information pertaining to criminal and restraining order matters that may be confronting and/or distressing.The Department is committed to supporting staff and offers services and resources for this purpose.ABOUT YOUThe successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they can operate effectively and achieve results independently, be self-motivated and have a high level of attention to detail.They should also have the ability to re-schedule and prioritise their workloads, respond under direction and have the willingness and ability to provide a high level of customer service to court clients and stakeholders.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.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.For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.We require you to submit: * A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two (2) referees and;

• A statement no more than one (1) page addressing the following Job Related Requirement and Role Specific Criteria.

Please provide examples to support your claims.

• Builds Productive Relationships
• Knowledge of or experience in court practices and procedures

All remaining Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage during the recruitment process.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 ‘Further Information’ section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.ELIGIBILITYKnowledge or ability to develop knowledge of court procedures, processes, and relevant legislation.On occasion the incumbent of this position may be required to accompany the Judicial Officer on circuit within the regions travelling by vehicle or aircraft.They may also be required to perform relieving duties at other Court locations within the various regions.The position holder may be required to participate in job rotation at equivalent level for continued development.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 No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATIONIf you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Renee Prosser, Relief Clerk of the Court on (08) 9093 5300 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 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.