Job Description
Summons & Subpoena Support Officer and Summons & Subpoena Officer
Position No:
Pool Ref 01189
Level/Salary:
Level 2-3, $76,912 - $92,795 p.a. (PSCSAA 2024)
Work Type:
Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time
Branch:
Legal Services
Location:
Perth / East Perth
Closing Date:
2026-02-25 4:00 PM
The WA Police Force are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join the Legal Services team.
If you have a passion for writing, love problem solving want to be part of a team that is working towards common goals then please apply now.
Applicants are asked to indicate which roles (Level 2, Level 3 or both) they wish to be considered for. Whilst applicants are being asked to identify their preferences, the panel may also choose to offer suitable and competitive applicants either of the roles dependent upon their suitability.
This is a pool recruitment process (Ref 01189). This pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts, secondments, acting/relieving and permanent opportunities (full time).
Currently there is one (1) permanent, full-time, Level 2, Summons & Subpoena Support Officer vacancy available.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Level 2 – Summons & Subpoena Support Officer – This position provides support to the summons and subpoena function within the Legal Services Division, ensuring the production of documents and the release of information.
Level 3 - Summons & Subpoena Officer – This position provides high level support to the Summons and Subpoena function within the Legal Services Division, ensuring the production of documents and the release of information.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please ensure you complete, sign and scan the Integrity Check Consent Form (refer attached) and submit it along with your application (the Integrity Check Consent Form is not required for current WA Police Force employees).
Applicants applying for the Level 2 – Summons & Subpoena Support Officer vacancies are asked to address the following nominated work related requirements in no more than one (1) page:
Organisational skills - Managing and prioritising workloads to meet competing deadlines. Working independently on routine tasks. Taking personal responsibility for accurate and timely completion of work and asking for assistance when required.
Applicants applying for the Level 3 – Summons & Subpoena Officer vacancies are asked to address the following nominated work related requirements in no more than one (1) page:
Problem Solving skills - Analysing information and formulating ideas into written format in a logical and concise manner. Identifying issues and formulating solutions. Analysing, interpreting and understanding law relevant to summons and subpoenas.
Applicants are also required to submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Your CV should provide enough detail (dot points are sufficient) to allow the selection panel to assess your skills and experience relevant to the Key Accountabilities of the attached Position Description Form.
The CV must also include the names and contact details of two (2) referees who can comment on the applicant’s ability to satisfy all of the Essential Work Related Requirements. Applicants should nominate at least one immediate (most contemporary) supervisor/manager unless exceptional circumstances exist.
We believe all our people are leaders irrespective of their role. We consider this as critical to our success and, to support this, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provide a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. The leadership context for this role is identified in the attached position description form.
Please note: For applicants deemed suitable, all Essential Work Related Requirements listed in the Position Description Form will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
OTHER CONDITIONS
In addition to the above mentioned vacancies, a POOL is being created to fill future vacancies that may arise within the metropolitan area. This POOL will remain active for a period of twelve (12) months from the initial appointment. Applicants who are assessed as ‘suitable’ at the completion of this process, will be placed in the POOL and may be considered for future permanent and temporary vacancies as they become available.
Once an applicant from the POOL accepts a permanent position via this selection process, that applicant will be removed from the POOL. Applicants who accept a temporary vacancy will remain in the POOL and will continue to be considered for permanent opportunities as they arise.
Where an applicant in the POOL declines an opportunity (either permanent or temporary), that applicant may forfeit their right to be considered before other suitable applicants who were identified to be less competitive.
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 ******* or drugs in the workplace. The effect of ******* 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 ******* 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 Suzi Kimov telephone number (08) 6229 5146.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Applicants are requested to apply online. To apply online, you must have a valid email address and be ready to attach your comprehensive electronic resume, integrity check form (if required) and any additional attachments as requested in the “APPLICATION PROCESS” section of the advertisement. Please select the “APPLY FOR JOB” button at the top/bottom of this advertisement. Should you encounter any problems lodging your online application please contact Police Staff Selection and Deployment on (08) 6229 5772 during business hours (8am to 4pm, Monday – Friday), prior to the specified closing time.
EMAILED, LATE OR PRO-FORMA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Application packages and the Position Description Form are attached below.
Attachments:
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Position No:
Pool Ref 01189
Level/Salary:
Level 2-3, $76,912 - $92,795 p.a. (PSCSAA 2024)
Work Type:
Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time
Branch:
Legal Services
Location:
Perth / East Perth
Closing Date:
2026-02-25 4:00 PM
The WA Police Force are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join the Legal Services team.
If you have a passion for writing, love problem solving want to be part of a team that is working towards common goals then please apply now.
Applicants are asked to indicate which roles (Level 2, Level 3 or both) they wish to be considered for. Whilst applicants are being asked to identify their preferences, the panel may also choose to offer suitable and competitive applicants either of the roles dependent upon their suitability.
This is a pool recruitment process (Ref 01189). This pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts, secondments, acting/relieving and permanent opportunities (full time).
Currently there is one (1) permanent, full-time, Level 2, Summons & Subpoena Support Officer vacancy available.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Level 2 – Summons & Subpoena Support Officer – This position provides support to the summons and subpoena function within the Legal Services Division, ensuring the production of documents and the release of information.
Level 3 - Summons & Subpoena Officer – This position provides high level support to the Summons and Subpoena function within the Legal Services Division, ensuring the production of documents and the release of information.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please ensure you complete, sign and scan the Integrity Check Consent Form (refer attached) and submit it along with your application (the Integrity Check Consent Form is not required for current WA Police Force employees).
Applicants applying for the Level 2 – Summons & Subpoena Support Officer vacancies are asked to address the following nominated work related requirements in no more than one (1) page:
Organisational skills - Managing and prioritising workloads to meet competing deadlines. Working independently on routine tasks. Taking personal responsibility for accurate and timely completion of work and asking for assistance when required.
Applicants applying for the Level 3 – Summons & Subpoena Officer vacancies are asked to address the following nominated work related requirements in no more than one (1) page:
Problem Solving skills - Analysing information and formulating ideas into written format in a logical and concise manner. Identifying issues and formulating solutions. Analysing, interpreting and understanding law relevant to summons and subpoenas.
Applicants are also required to submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Your CV should provide enough detail (dot points are sufficient) to allow the selection panel to assess your skills and experience relevant to the Key Accountabilities of the attached Position Description Form.
The CV must also include the names and contact details of two (2) referees who can comment on the applicant’s ability to satisfy all of the Essential Work Related Requirements. Applicants should nominate at least one immediate (most contemporary) supervisor/manager unless exceptional circumstances exist.
We believe all our people are leaders irrespective of their role. We consider this as critical to our success and, to support this, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provide a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. The leadership context for this role is identified in the attached position description form.
Please note: For applicants deemed suitable, all Essential Work Related Requirements listed in the Position Description Form will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
OTHER CONDITIONS
In addition to the above mentioned vacancies, a POOL is being created to fill future vacancies that may arise within the metropolitan area. This POOL will remain active for a period of twelve (12) months from the initial appointment. Applicants who are assessed as ‘suitable’ at the completion of this process, will be placed in the POOL and may be considered for future permanent and temporary vacancies as they become available.
Once an applicant from the POOL accepts a permanent position via this selection process, that applicant will be removed from the POOL. Applicants who accept a temporary vacancy will remain in the POOL and will continue to be considered for permanent opportunities as they arise.
Where an applicant in the POOL declines an opportunity (either permanent or temporary), that applicant may forfeit their right to be considered before other suitable applicants who were identified to be less competitive.
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 ******* or drugs in the workplace. The effect of ******* 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 ******* 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 Suzi Kimov telephone number (08) 6229 5146.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Applicants are requested to apply online. To apply online, you must have a valid email address and be ready to attach your comprehensive electronic resume, integrity check form (if required) and any additional attachments as requested in the “APPLICATION PROCESS” section of the advertisement. Please select the “APPLY FOR JOB” button at the top/bottom of this advertisement. Should you encounter any problems lodging your online application please contact Police Staff Selection and Deployment on (08) 6229 5772 during business hours (8am to 4pm, Monday – Friday), prior to the specified closing time.
EMAILED, LATE OR PRO-FORMA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Application packages and the Position Description Form are attached below.
Attachments:
filler
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