Senior Recruitment Officer

There are two fixed term, full time vacancies located in Welshpool available for 12 months, with the possibility of extension until 30 June 2028 and/or permanency, subject to business requirements.

Applicants found suitable in this process may be used to fill future vacancies that may arise, located in the Perth CBD over the next 12 months.

About the role

You’ll be involved in end to end recruitment of key health roles for Justice Health and Wellbeing Services, within Corrective Services. You’ll shortlist applications, chair interview panels and manage the candidate experience right through to issuing contracts and onboarding new staff. And if you have excellent administration coordination skills as well, this could be the role for you!

The Corrective Services recruitment teams pride ourselves on having a great team culture, built on reliability, teamwork and commitment to achieving operational recruitment targets. When you join us, you’ll be supported in your role, as well as experience flexible working hours, a competitive salary, and great leave arrangements to support a healthy work life balance.

Suitability Requirements

Through the recruitment process, we will be looking for candidates who can demonstrate skills, experience and attributes in relation to the following:

Effective Communication – able to engage well in both verbal and written communication with a wide range of stakeholders, including applicants.

Achieve Results – able to critically and attentively review work tasks and work according to changes in priorities, whilst maintaining accurate records.

Builds Productive Relationships – the capacity to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, share information and seek input from others.

Shapes and Manages Strategy – ensuring compliance with legislation, strategy, conditions, and standards.

Benefits and opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements
• Career pathway opportunities
• 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

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:

Recommended Option

1. A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements in relation to the above Suitability Requirements.
2. Contact details of two work related referees, one of whom should be your current/ most recent supervisor/manager.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with section 7d of the Commissioner’s Instructions No.48 – Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Permanent Vacancies, and section 9d of the Commissioner Instructions 49 - Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Fixed Term Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered in the Perth metropolitan area during this period.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Casey Thompson, A/Recruitment Portfolio Lead on (08) 9334 6*** for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support by following this link. 

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. For a confidential discussion about support or adjustments, please contact the person listed above or email ***************@justice.wa.gov.au. 

Submitting your application

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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