Senior Paralegal

Western Australia Police Force; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Australia Police Force is seeking a capable prosecution support officer to assist investigating officers and prosecutors in efficiently completing prosecution support and judicial administration tasks in line with agency practices and legislative requirements, with a focus on complex or contentious matters.

The role requires integrity, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to undergo psychological assessments as part of the selection process.

Job description

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This position assists investigating officers and prosecutors to efficiently complete prosecution support and judicial administration tasks in accordance with agency practices and legislative and statutory requirements, with a focus on complex or contentious matters.

SPECIALIST PRE-REQUISITE

It is a requirement that the position holder is successful in obtaining and maintaining a NEGATIVE VETTING LEVEL 1 security clearance for the duration of their appointment in the position. Only Australian Citizens are eligible to hold and maintain the NEGATIVE VETTING LEVEL 1 security clearance. Any applicants who are currently not an Australian Citizen must be aware that this is an essential requirement to fulfil this position (please refer to the attached position description). Whilst there is nothing to preclude applicants from applying for the position if they have not yet been granted Australian Citizenship, applicants who are successful should be aware that they cannot be appointed unless they are in the process of applying for Australian Citizenship and are eligible to become an Australian Citizen prior to appointment. It is a requirement of this position that applicants undertake a psychological assessment to determine their suitability, and as an incumbent, agree to undertake periodical psychological assessments, as required.

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 Mel Ashby on telephone number [phone] or mobile number 0427 120 177.

AGENCY REFERRALS

Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Police Staff Selection & Deployment at Police.Staff.Selection&[e-mail] during the advertisement period.

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