Manager Operations and Capability

Department of Justice; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career progression

Learning & development

Fitness passport

Job summary

The Department of Justice in Western Australia seeks a Senior Operations Manager to lead the coordination and delivery of training, logistics, and policy functions for the Sheriff’s Office of Western Australia. You will oversee the Sheriff’s Operation Centre, a 24/7 hub enabling statewide operational awareness and timely responses to issues.

You will work with the Executive Manager Operations and Capability to provide strategic advice on trends, risks, and emerging issues, drive capability

Job description

About the role

The Manager Operations and Capability leads the coordination and delivery of training, logistics, and policy and procedure functions at the Sheriff's Office of Western Australia, ensuring these services are aligned, responsive, and support operational excellence across the state. The role also oversees the Sheriff's Operation Centre, a 24/7 coordination hub that enables statewide operational awareness, real-time decision-making, and timely response to emerging issues.

Working closely with the Executive Manager Operations and Capability, the position provides strategic advice on operational trends, risks, and emerging issues, contributing to continuous improvement and informed decision-making. The role also drives capability development initiatives to ensure staff are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and resources required to meet evolving operational demands.

In addition, the Manager contributes to emergency management arrangements and supports coordinated responses to incidents impacting courts and tribunals across Western Australia.

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.

Why join the team?

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.

Applications must be received before 1 October 2026 at 4:30pm.

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety

East Perth, Perth WA

Senior Operations Manager