Clerical Officer

Corrective Services Salary: Level 1, $65,728 - $74,951 p.a plus 12% superannuation (PSCSAA 2024) Position number: Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Geraldton Closing date: 4:30 PM Attachments: Applicant Information Pack.pdf; Job Description Form - Clerical Officer.pdf This is a fixed term, full time vacancy available for four (4) months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency, subject to business requirements. 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 Are you starting out your career and want stability and career potential? Then please read ahead Responsibilities Providing reception support including attending to reception duties; answering calls and interacting with stakeholders. Using Microsoft suite including email, excel spreadsheets and data input into YJS programs. Prioritising incoming information and correspondence and directs it to the appropriate officer within the branch. Maintaining accurate and effective correspondence, electronic and physical filing completed in a timely manner. Other duties as required in accordance with strategic objectives, business plans, local workload priorities and performance planning and development plans. There are two (2) other admin staff to train and support you in your role, so you won't be alone in starting your new career. Eligibility Special conditions: Successful applicants must have a current valid driver’s licence. Permanent positions: 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. WWC positions: In accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people, you must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position. Benefits And Opportunities Career pathway opportunities. Learning and development opportunity programs. Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice. Application process 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. How To Apply We Require You To Submit Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements. Contact details of two (2) work related referees, one (1) being your most recent or current supervisor. All remaining Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria on the JDF 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. Candidate Search If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search. Contact If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Sarah Hillbrick, Administration Officer on 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. Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on or call for culturally appropriate application advice. Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘For Further Job Related Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on or 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. If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr