Team Leader Criminal Enforcement Operations

This is a permanent , full time vacancy

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

This is a unique opportunity to join a committed frontline team and make a positive contribution to the West Australian justice system.

The Sheriff’s Office has a specialised Criminal Enforcement team that targets offenders who have outstanding fines and infringements. The team performs enforcement activities including wheel clamping, number plate removal and the seizure and sale of goods to recover outstanding debts.

The Team Leader – Operations, provides effective leadership to this Criminal Enforcement team, ensuring delivery of a high level service. This includes adequate risk management measures are in place, pro-actively seeking new ways to continually improve the Criminal Enforcement service, co-ordinating human resources and tasks and assisting other teams as required. Some field duties may also be required.

Eligibility

Special Conditions - 

• The position holder must hold a current and valid ‘C’ or ‘C-A’ class drivers’ licence or equivalent.
• The position holder may be required to travel within Western Australia for operational purposes.

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.

Benefits and opportunities

• Career pathway opportunities
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• 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:

1. Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.

1. A statement no more than three (3) pages, addressing the following Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria with examples to support your claims:

• Demonstrated considerable experience in developing and managing teams to deliver results
• Practical experience in the application of legislation, policy, and procedures
• Achieves results

1. Contact details of two (2) work related referees, one being your current or most recent supervisor.  

All remaining Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria may 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.

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.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘For Further Job-Related Information’ section or contact ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1*** for a confidential discussion.

For Further Job-Related Information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Ben Leadbeatter, A/Exec Manager, Security Operations and Intelligence on (08) 9425 7410 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 733 056 for assistance.

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