Executive Manager Court Security and Custodial Services Operations - Regional

Department of Justice; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career pathways

Learning & development

Fitness passport benefits

Job summary

The Sheriff’s Office of Western Australia requires an Executive Manager, Regional WA Branch to lead regional court and tribunal operations across Pilbara, Kimberley, Murchison, Goldfields and Southwest, ensuring safety, service excellence and efficient delivery.

You will provide strategic advice, manage complex service delivery, engage with stakeholders and drive performance improvements while upholding security and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex operational service delivery.
• Ability to provide strategic advice and identify risks.
• Proven track record in improving regional court/tribunal operations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across regional WA court/tribunal operations.
• Oversee Pilbara, Kimberley, Murchison, Goldfields, and Southwest regions.
• Drive initiatives to enhance performance, capability and service outcomes.
• Coordinate with Deputy Sheriff and stakeholders to ensure consistent delivery.

Skills

Shapes and Manages Strategy

Achieves Results

Builds Productive Relationships

Communicates and Influences Effectivel

Job description

This is a permanent, full-time vacancy

About the role

The Sheriff’s Office of Western Australia plays a vital role in supporting the justice system and community safety across the State. Our responsibilities include:

• Enforcing civil court orders.
• Enforcing fines, penalties and infringement notices.
• Serving witness summonses on behalf of the State.
• Delivering court and tribunal security and custodial services.
• Managing jury services across Western Australia.

The Executive Manager, Regional WA Branch provides strategic leadership and expert advice to support the delivery of the Directorate’s priorities and strategic initiatives across regional Western Australia.

Working closely with the Deputy Sheriff, the role plays a key part in the effective management, coordination, and continuous improvement of regional court and tribunal operations.

The position oversees the Pilbara and Kimberley, Murchison and Goldfields, and Southwest regions, ensuring consistent service delivery, strong stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence across a diverse and geographically dispersed network.

The Executive Manager drives initiatives that enhance performance, capability, and service outcomes while supporting the achievement of organisational objectives.

Suitability Requirements

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

Shapes and Manages Strategy - Demonstrated experience leading complex operational service delivery, with the ability to provide strategic advice, identify operational risks and emerging issues, and develop initiatives that support organisational objectives, service excellence and continuous improvement.

Achieves Results - Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex operational environments, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and effectively through sound planning, resource management, decision-making and performance oversight.

Builds Productive Relationships - Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration, consultation and shared accountability to achieve operational outcomes.

Communicates and Influences Effectively - Highly developed communication and influencing skills, including the ability to provide high-level advice, prepare reports and briefings, manage sensitive matters and effectively communicate complex operational information to support informed decision-making.

Eligibility

It is a requirement that the position holder is successful in obtaining and maintaining a Negative Vetting Level One security clearance for the duration of their appointment in the position. Only Australian Citizens are eligible to hold the Negative Vetting Level One security clearance.

Benefits and opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 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.

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 Ben Leadbeatter, Project Director on [phone] 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 [e-mail] .