Manager Operations and Intelligence

This is a fixed term, full time vacancy available for 12 months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency, subject to business requirements.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Court Risk Assessment Directorate is accountable for:

• providing courts and tribunals with an intelligence led security capability that minimises or neutralises disruptions to operations;
• providing the Office of the Public Advocate with an intelligence led security capability that enables it to minimise the risk to officers when dealing with clients in both the office and client residential environments;
• enhancing the justice system by seeking to ensure that court security and court custody services contribute to the accessibility, good order and integrity of court operations;
• protecting community values in relation to accessing the justice system; and
• maintaining community confidence in the security arrangements at courthouses and tribunals.

The position is responsible for managing the Security Operations Branch:

• working closely on a day to day basis with the Security Intelligence and Systems Coordination Branch of the Court Risk Assessment Directorate to identify and assess court security and custody risks;
• working with court security and court custody stakeholders including external agencies to integrate, synchronise and balance physical, procedural and dynamic security strategies to effectively identify, assess and manage court security and custody risks;
• working with court security and court custody service providers to minimise threats to the judiciary, public, departmental staff and other courts users;
• where a multi-agency response to a threat is required, coordinating the implementation of physical, procedural and dynamic security arrangements to mitigate the risk;
• conducting and reporting on facility security audits of courthouses;
• advising on security requirements in new and renovated courthouses to ensure they meet department requirements and are consistent with best practice;
• commission testing of security installations in new and renovated courthouses;
• assessing the requirements and coordinating the installation of security systems at judicial officers’ residences;
• accurately and timely reporting on operational security matters; and
• as directed, investigating or reviewing incidents in accordance with terms of reference established by the appropriate authority.
• The role has a requirement for regular intrastate travel.

BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

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.

APPLICATION PROCESS

How to apply

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.

For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.

We require you to submit:

1. A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and;
2. A statement no more than three pages, addressing the following work related requirements.
   Please provide examples to support your claims.
   • Communication
   • Leadership
   • Knowledge/Experience (Essential)
   • Qualifications

All remaining Work Related Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

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 ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 17***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 ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 17***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.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Ben Leadbeatter on 9425 7410 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 on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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