This is a permanent, full time vacancy. 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. About the role The Project Director is responsible for project planning, resource allocation and delivering outcomes related to the Kimberley Juvenile Justice Strategy. Projects will be largely, complex that introduce substantial change to the Department and/or the justice system. At this level, the incumbent is expected to have considerable liaison and negotiation with stakeholders and clients with respect to complex, sensitive or difficult issues. Client contact is both external and internal to the Department and work involves projects that require comprehensive development and creative solutions. Eligibility To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia. Benefits and opportunities Flexible working arrangements Career pathway opportunities Learning and development opportunity programs Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families. Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice. 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. We require you to submit: Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements. A statement no more than two (2) pages addressing the following Role Specific Criteria. Please provide examples to support your claims. Excellent project management skills and experience, involving ability to: manage a variety of projects of a sensitive, difficult and/or complex nature; prepare project plans; and manage resources, including contracts, to achieve outcomes. Extensive knowledge and experience in the implementation of change/reform. Contact details of two work related referees. All remaining Essential Selection Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process. 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 and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period. For further job-related information If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Trent Davies, Executive Director Aboriginal Justice Transfromation on 0457 216 for a confidential discussion. Equity and Diversity The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups. Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 17for 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 bigredsky.com 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.
