2023 Business & Administration Officer

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

The Special Operations Group (SOG) provides specialist 24/7 armed emergency response and security support services for all correctional facilities within the State. The SOG also provides surveillance and intelligence gathering, high-security escorts, specialist training and exercising.

In addition to SOG, the Business Service portfolio provide support for the Drug Detection Unit (DDU). The DDU provides accessible drug detention services across the State that assists in minimising the trafficking of illicit substances. It utilises canines and other technologies to detect and prevent drugs and other contraband coming into the Correctional facilities.

The Business and Administration Officer is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of SOG and DDU by providing high quality and pro-active administrative services. The Business and Administration Officer will contribute to the management of financials, procurement, information technology, Human Resource (HR) and administrative functions.

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 Business & Administration Officer (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

You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of SOG and DDU by providing high quality and pro-active administrative services. You should have the skills to contribute to the management of financials, procurement, information technology, Human Resource (HR) and administrative functions.

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:

1. A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and;
2. A statement of no more than three pages addressing all 5 job-related requirements contained in the job description form. Please provide examples to support your claims.