2023 Administration Assistant (Start ASAP)

About Department of Justice, Western Australia

The Department of Justice supports the community, Western Australian Government, judiciary, and Parliament through the provision of access to high-quality justice, legal and corrective services, information, and products.

Your role

Banksia Hill Detention Centre is Western Australia’s only facility for sentenced and remanded young people aged between 10-18 years old. The Centre is directly responsible for ensuring the safety and security of young people in custody, in alignment with the principles outlined in the Young Offenders Act 1994 and Young Offender Regulations 1995.

The Administration Assistant is responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to the Superintendent and Senior Management team, in particular the Deputy Superintendent Rehabilitation and Reintegration and the Assistant Superintendent Safer Practice.

The successful applicant will be able to maintain a focus and alignment on the Department’s goals and be able to communicate effectively, model integrity and respect and support continuous improvement to achieve the Department’s vision, mission and priorities.

Training, development & rotations

Working regionally is a great opportunity for individuals to develop themselves professionally where they are required to develop initiative and a broad range of professional and personal skills including the ability to work autonomously and flexibly as well as building and nurturing community and stakeholder relationships.  Regional work allows learning new skills and on-the-job experiences.

Salary & benefits

The Administrative Assistant (Level 2) role may earn a salary of A$64,172 - A$69,256.

Working with the Department of Justice, you will receive all the benefits attached to a government career: job security, competitive wages, flexible work arrangements, generous leave provisions, and a supported work/life balance. Read more...

Career progression

There are countless ways to develop your career at the Department of Justice. It is one of the most diverse public sector organisations in WA, providing a variety of legal, justice, corrections, and related services to the Government and the community. Read more...

Culture & vibe

The Department of Justice is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to ensuring all its employees are valued and have the opportunity to maximise their potential. The Department of Justice strongly encourages people from diverse backgrounds to join. Read more...

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About you

To be successful in the role you will be:

• highly motivated and organised;
• professional, ethical, and committed to maintaining confidentiality;
• flexible and have the ability to manage competing priorities.

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly to the Department of Justice, Western Australia. 

We require you to submit:

A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and a statement addressing the following job-related requirements and/or role specific criteria. Please provide examples to support your claims.

1. Achieves Results
2. Builds Productive Relationship
3. Demonstrated keyboarding and computing skills (see role specific criteria)

All remaining job-related requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.