Senior Aboriginal Liaison Officer

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-You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading .This is a permanent, full time vacancy.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Senior Aboriginal Liaison Officer provides support, guidance, and information to Aboriginal families that come into contact with the Coroner’s Court through the provision of services and accurate information that contributes to an efficient, effective and more culturally responsive service. The incumbent will inform the Aboriginal community about the operations of the Coroner’s Court and explain their rights, obligations, court procedures and protocols in language that is easily understood and in a way that provides comfort.Overnight travel to regional areas may be required (including via small aircraft), travelling with Judiciary and Coroner’s Court staff to towns and remote Aboriginal communities to provide cultural support and assistance as required.As part of the Coroner’s Court team, the successful applicant will be expected to:

• Work to improve communication and model integrity and respect in all interactions.
• Work collaboratively to achieve common goals, best practice, and facilitate business improvements as appropriate.
• Facilitate cultural and management reforms within the Department through leadership and engagement.

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 three (3) pages, addressing the following three (3) Job Related Requirements contained in the JDF.

Please provide examples to support your claims.

• Shapes and Manages Strategy
• Builds Productive Relationships
• Exemplifies Personal Integrity and Self-Awareness

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

• The Department recognises Aboriginality as a genuine qualification for this position under 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as and be recognised as such by the community.
• Current and valid ‘C’ class drivers licence or equivalent

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 Mirko Amidzic, Office Manager Coroner’s Court on (08) 9425 2900 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.