Administration Officer

Western Australia Police Force; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Australia Police Force in Fremantle is seeking an administration professional to provide general administration and operational support to ensure the efficient operation of a police district. The role operates in a team-based environment and may involve guiding and directing other staff in these services.

Applicants must address the nominated work-related requirements, submit a CV with referees, and be prepared for leadership expectations outlined in the Position Description Form.

Qualifications

• Communication with queries and providing a high level of customer service.
• Problem solving: researching, evaluating and providing advice and recommendations on administrative matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Coaching / developing team

Job description

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This position provides general administration and operational support services, to ensure the efficient and effective operation of a police district. Operates in a team-based environment, and provide guidance and direction to other staff in the performance of these services.

Applicants are asked to address the following nominated work-related requirements in no more than two (2) pages:

• Communication skills – Answering queries and providing a high level of customer service. Preparing correspondence and written reports. Liaising with personnel at all levels. Understanding local cultural issues. Participating as a team member to meet targets and deadlines. Support, coach and develop team members under supervision.
• Problem solving skills – Researching, evaluating and providing advice and recommendations on administrative and other matters.

Applicants are also required to submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Your CV should provide enough detail (dot points are sufficient) to allow the selection panel to assess your skills and experience relevant to the Key Accountabilities of the attached Position Description Form. The CV must also include the names and contact details of two (2) referees who can comment on the applicant’s ability to satisfy all of the Essential Work-Related Requirements. Applicants should nominate at least one immediate (most contemporary) supervisor/manager unless exceptional circumstances exist.

We believe all our people are leaders irrespective of their role. We consider this as critical to our success and, to support this, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provide a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. The leadership context for this role is identified in the attached position description form. Please note: For applicants deemed suitable, all Essential Work-Related Requirements listed in the Position Description Form will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.

OTHER CONDITIONS

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the metropolitan area. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the initial date of the appointment. Integrity and criminal checks will be conducted if the recommended applicant for a position is not a current WA Police Force employee. Any relocation costs associated with appointment to these positions may be the responsibility of the successful applicants.

SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY & WORK HEALTH & SAFETY (WHS) STATEMENT

The WA Police Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible family friendly work practices. Throughout the recruitment process we provide reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively. Reasonable adjustments can also be made available to assist you in the job, if you are successful in gaining employment.

WHS is a vital component within the WA Police Force. Safety is a partnership between the employer and their employees and it relies on all of us working together to ensure that everyone is safe in their working environment, which enables them to go home safely. We incorporate safety in every part of our business and it is an integral part of the decision-making process. The WA Police Force has a duty of care to ensure employees are not adversely affected by alcohol or drugs in the workplace. The effect of alcohol or drugs can impact on the health and/or safety of the individual or others, and this behaviour is not aligned with the WA Police Force Code of Conduct. As a result, a testing regime has been established as an important way of providing assurance to the community that the expectations they hold for all members of the WA Police Force are being met. Regular testing of all employees for alcohol and drugs aims to ensure the health, welfare and safety of all personnel and promote community confidence in the WA Police Force.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

Please contact Jess Sharpe on telephone number [phone].

EMAILED, LATE OR PRO-FORMA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Application packages and the Position Description Form are attached below.