Manager Court Security and Custodial Services Operations - Regional

Department of Justice; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career pathway opportunities

Learning and development programs

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Department of Justice in Perth seeks a Manager Regional WA – Southwest to lead the delivery of court security and custodial services across a designated WA region. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across a geographically diverse network of courts and tribunals, ensuring safe, compliant operations and service excellence.

This role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, manage performance, and support the administration of

Qualifications

• Shapes and manages strategy for regional court services across WA.
• Achieves results by leading complex operational environments with planning and oversight.
• Builds productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Communicates high-level recommendations and briefs to support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of court security and custodial services across a designated region of Western Australia.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across a geographically diverse network of courts and tribunals.
• Ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and in compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive service excellence and continuous improvement in regional operations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational leadership

Relationship building

Communication & influence

Job description

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 Manager Regional WA – Southwest is responsible for leading the delivery of court security and custodial services across a designated region of Western Australia, ensuring safe, effective, and compliant operations that support the administration of justice. Overseeing one of the State’s key regional portfolios, including the Pilbara and Kimberley, Murchison and Goldfields, or Southwest region, the role provides strategic and operational leadership across a geographically diverse network of courts and tribunals. The Manager works collaboratively with stakeholders to drive service excellence, ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies, and support the consistent delivery of high-quality services to regional communities. This is a dynamic leadership role that contributes to operational performance, workforce capability, and continuous improvement while responding to the unique challenges and opportunities of regional service delivery.

Suitability Requirements

• 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.

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] .

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.

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.