Job Description
Director Corporate Support
Office of the Public Advocate
Salary: Level 8, $157,900-$171,005 p.a. plus 12% Super, PSCSAA 2024
Position number: 023136
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Perth CBD
Closing date: 2026-04-20 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
This is a permanent, full time vacancy
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.
About the role
The Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) promotes and protects the rights of adults with decision-making disabilities to reduce their risk of neglect, exploitation and abuse through the provision of its statutory services in accordance with the functions of the Public Advocate under the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990.
The Director Corporate Support has recently been created to provide strategic leadership of OPA’s Business Services. It operates in an environment of competing priorities and constant adjustment to support the increasing demands on OPA’s service delivery to vulnerable people, as well as managing changes to business services, particularly with the current transition to a new IT case management system.
The Director Corporate Support will drive efficient and effective management of OPA’s human resources, financial services, information technology and knowledge management services. This includes the provision of advice, reports and recommendations to support OPA’s service delivery requirements, in collaboration with the Department’s Corporate Services and other Divisions, other government agencies, IT vendor and other external stakeholders.
It is desirable for the successful applicant to have a relevant tertiary qualification in a business related field.
Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in 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.
Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
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.
We require you to submit:
Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
Please provide a statement of no more than three (3) pages addressing the Role Specific Requirements listed under the Essential Selection Criteria on the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
Contact details of two (2) recent work referees, with one (1) of them being your current Line Manager where possible.
All remaining Essential Selection Criteria listed on the JDF will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Please note that applications may be screened for AI generated content.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.
Candidate Search
If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.
For Further Job Related Information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Pauline Bagdonavicius, Public Advocate on (08) 9278 7303 for a confidential discussion.
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 and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘For Further Job Related Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 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.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300XXXXXX for assistance.
To keep you up to date on what is happening in Department of Justice and job opportunities you can go directly to the departments website or follow us on social media.
Office of the Public Advocate
Salary: Level 8, $157,900-$171,005 p.a. plus 12% Super, PSCSAA 2024
Position number: 023136
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Perth CBD
Closing date: 2026-04-20 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
This is a permanent, full time vacancy
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.
About the role
The Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) promotes and protects the rights of adults with decision-making disabilities to reduce their risk of neglect, exploitation and abuse through the provision of its statutory services in accordance with the functions of the Public Advocate under the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990.
The Director Corporate Support has recently been created to provide strategic leadership of OPA’s Business Services. It operates in an environment of competing priorities and constant adjustment to support the increasing demands on OPA’s service delivery to vulnerable people, as well as managing changes to business services, particularly with the current transition to a new IT case management system.
The Director Corporate Support will drive efficient and effective management of OPA’s human resources, financial services, information technology and knowledge management services. This includes the provision of advice, reports and recommendations to support OPA’s service delivery requirements, in collaboration with the Department’s Corporate Services and other Divisions, other government agencies, IT vendor and other external stakeholders.
It is desirable for the successful applicant to have a relevant tertiary qualification in a business related field.
Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in 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.
Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
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.
We require you to submit:
Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
Please provide a statement of no more than three (3) pages addressing the Role Specific Requirements listed under the Essential Selection Criteria on the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
Contact details of two (2) recent work referees, with one (1) of them being your current Line Manager where possible.
All remaining Essential Selection Criteria listed on the JDF will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Please note that applications may be screened for AI generated content.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.
Candidate Search
If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.
For Further Job Related Information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Pauline Bagdonavicius, Public Advocate on (08) 9278 7303 for a confidential discussion.
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 and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘For Further Job Related Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 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.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300XXXXXX for assistance.
To keep you up to date on what is happening in Department of Justice and job opportunities you can go directly to the departments website or follow us on social media.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director Corporate Support position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Perth offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.