Talent Register - Information Release and Litigation Management Branch

This talent register is an online portal that allows you to register your interest for fixed term, full-time and part-time opportunities up to twelve (12) months for a range of key positions across the Information Release and Litigation Management Branch.

*The Department will commence reviewing applications immediately to fill current opportunities*

Assessment of suitability will be carried out on a needs basis only and applicants will be contacted for an informal interview as required. This is not a selection process, therefore, outcomes and/or feedback will not be available.

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 our Team

The Information Release and Litigation Management Branch is responsible for:

• The delivery of a range of central information release functions under relevant legislation including under the Freedom of Information Act 1992, National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Act 2018; Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 and other authorised mechanisms.
• Coordinating responses to the Department’s legal cases, in consultation with the State Solicitor’s Office, law firms and the Insurance Commission of WA. This includes public liability claims, class actions, applications for judicial review, coronial inquests, youth custodial complaints matters and other court actions.

The Roles

We value the variety of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives of our employees, and offer a workplace as diverse and dynamic as the community we serve. We are seeking adaptable, motivated and mature minded individuals to join our dynamic team.

You may be considered for the following or similar positions:

• Level 3: Information Release Support Officer
• Level 4: Information Release Officer
• Level 5: Senior Information Release Officer
• Level 6: Team Leader Information Release and Litigation Management

Benefits and opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Central CBD location with easy access to public transport.
• Learning and development opportunity programs.
• General leave entitlements including three additional public service holidays each year.
• 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

• The Talent Register is an online portal that allows you to register your interest for temporary fixed term opportunities (up to a twelve-month contract) with the Information Release and Litigation Management Branch.
• The register is actively monitored, and applicants may be contacted if an opportunity arises suiting their skills and experience for the above or other similar positions.
• Once you apply, your CV will stay active on the register until 31 January 2027. It is up to each applicant to ensure their resume includes current information.
• Please be aware there is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made while an application remains on the register.

Please ensure you review the relevant attached Job Description Form (JDF) for the position you wish to apply for. Each JDF provides further information about the requirements of the position and will assist you in preparing your application.

We require you to submit:

1. Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae of no more than five (5) pages that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
2. Contact details of two work related referees, one of which is to be your current or most recent manager/supervisor.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed in 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 ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1*** 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 ‘Further Information’ section or contact ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1*** for a confidential discussion.

For further job-related information

If you have any questions about our Talent register, please contact, Ruvi Chipangura on (08) 9264 6*** 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 ************@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 *** for assistance.

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