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Join to apply for the Senior Aboriginal Liaison Officer role at Department of Justice Court and Tribunal Services Salary: Level 4, $92,098 - $96,660 p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation (PSCA 2024) Position number: 022323 Work type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Bunbury Courthouse Closing date: 2025-04-11 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) This is a permanent, full-time position. 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 Senior Aboriginal Liaison Officer provides a high level of services and accurate information to Aboriginal court users that contribute to an efficient, effective and more culturally responsive court service. The Senior Aboriginal Liaison Officer ensures delivery of quality advice, interaction and assistance to all internal and external customers of the court. Services include but are not limited to the following: Provide information to Aboriginal court users about court protocols, processes and procedures in language that is easily understood. Assess the capacity of Aboriginal people to pay fines and provide assistance with time to pay arrangements. For example, periodic payments, organising direct debits or extensions of time. Promote an awareness of court services within Aboriginal communities by participating in approved community outreach activities and attending any local Aboriginal Justice Plan (AJP) Open Days. Assist the judiciary on circuit and in court to perform court functions - Support the higher courts as directed. 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 (ATSI) descent, identify as ATSI and be recognised as such by the ATSI community. To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. Special Requirements That Apply To The Position Must have a C Class or C-A Class Drivers License or equivalent. Requirement for Intrastate Travel. Benefits And Opportunities Flexible working arrangements Career pathway opportunities Learning and development opportunity programs 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid in December 3 additional public service holidays 11.5% Employer Superannuation contribution Corporate partnership with health providers, discounts on health insurance, member benefits, and subsidies for prescription glasses An employee assistance program offering a free, independent, and confidential counselling service to employees and their immediate family 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 three (3) pages addressing the following Job-related Requirements. Please provide examples to support your claims: Shapes and Manages Strategy Builds Productive Relationships Communicates and Influences Effectively Contact details of two (2) work-related referees. All remaining Job-Related Requirements 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 Commissioners Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, full-time appointments may be offered during this period. 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 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 For further job-related information section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion. For further job-related information If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Brenton Smith, A/Regional Manager South West/Great Southern on (08) 9845 5233/(08) 9781 1401 or by email Brenton.Smith@justice.wa.gov.au 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr