Position number: 021393
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
This is a permanent, full time vacancy. ABOUT THE ROLE The Senior Legislative Policy Officer is an essential position that leads the State Administrative Tribunal's Legislation and Policy Team. This position reports directly to the Executive Manager and supports the Deputy Presidents and the President of the Tribunal with conferrals of new jurisdiction, legislative and administrative projects, business improvement initiatives and provides high level strategic direction, support and advice on a range of legislative issues and projects impacting on the delivery of the Tribunal services.
Additionally, this position actively manages business service improvement initiatives in response to a fast changing and dynamic environment with new legislative conferrals. The position has a key role in interpreting legislation (including regulations, rules and procedures) and managing the application and implementation of practices and procedures within a Tribunal or Court setting.
As head of the Legislation and Policy Team, the successful applicant will be expected to:
Maintain a system for the effective and timely management of new conferrals to the Tribunal that ensures staff are appropriately trained and skilled in the new responsibilities. Take lead responsibility by providing expert legislative advice on the effective management and resolution of complaints and issues relating to SAT, including ministerial responses, and oversight of any legislative changes or impacts on processes and resourcing of the SAT. Analyse legislative and regulatory issues, research reports, submissions and other relevant information and prepare summaries and advice. Provide advice to the President, Executive Manager and to Government on policy and law reform as it affects the administration of the SAT jurisdiction. Develop and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with members of the judiciary, the legal profession, Ministerial offices, Court staff and other stakeholders. BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES 20 days annual leave per year, plus 3 repealed public holidays 13 weeks long service leave after 7 years Flexible start and finish times Access to flexi time 11.5% superannuation Salary packaging Access to corporate health cover discounts plus other health and wellbeing initiatives Learning and development programs Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice. ABOUT JUSTICE 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.
APPLICATION PROCESS How to apply Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack .
We require you to submit: A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two (2) referees and; A statement no more than three (3) pages, addressing the following three (3) Job Related Requirements contained in the JDF.
Please provide examples to support your claims . Achieves Results Builds Productive Relationships Shapes and Manages Strategy All remaining Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
EQUITY AND DIVERSITY The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on or call for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the 'Further Information' section or contact or call for a confidential discussion.
FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Jessica Savill, Executive Manager on (08) 9219 3313 for a confidential discussion.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the "Apply for Job" button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
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