Job Description
Trust Officer
Public Trustee
Salary: Level 2, $76,912 - $82,464 p.a plus 12% superannuation (PSCSAA 2024)
Position number: Pool Ref 232318
Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Perth CBD
Closing date: 2026-04-21 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts.
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
A Trust Officer undertakes a compulsory in-house 8-week training program to develop knowledge in the Management Accounting and Trust Environment (MATE) computer system and in the policies and procedures associated with Trust Management administrations.
Training is both classroom based and on-the-job. A mentor will assist you with understanding the role of a Trust Officer. You will receive training in opening client files in MATE, gathering financial information, processing of receipts and payments, reconciling statement of accounts, answering telephone enquiries, applying book-keeping skills and drafting correspondence are part of the overall training plan.
Benefits and opportunities
Flexible working arrangements.
Christmas Close-down.
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.
A statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the following Job Related Requirement and Role Specific Criteria below as listed on the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
Achieve Results
Financial Skills
Contact details of two (2) recent work referees, with one (1) of them being your current Line Manager where possible.
All remaining Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria listed on the JDF will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Please note that applicants who progress to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to attend a mandatory information session and undertake a financial skills and interpretation assessment.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of twelve (12) months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Fixed term and full time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, within the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
For Further Job Related Information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Mr Alvin Irwin, Senior Trust Manager on (08) 9222 6659 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.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on [email protected] or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.
Public Trustee
Salary: Level 2, $76,912 - $82,464 p.a plus 12% superannuation (PSCSAA 2024)
Position number: Pool Ref 232318
Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Perth CBD
Closing date: 2026-04-21 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts.
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
A Trust Officer undertakes a compulsory in-house 8-week training program to develop knowledge in the Management Accounting and Trust Environment (MATE) computer system and in the policies and procedures associated with Trust Management administrations.
Training is both classroom based and on-the-job. A mentor will assist you with understanding the role of a Trust Officer. You will receive training in opening client files in MATE, gathering financial information, processing of receipts and payments, reconciling statement of accounts, answering telephone enquiries, applying book-keeping skills and drafting correspondence are part of the overall training plan.
Benefits and opportunities
Flexible working arrangements.
Christmas Close-down.
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.
A statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the following Job Related Requirement and Role Specific Criteria below as listed on the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
Achieve Results
Financial Skills
Contact details of two (2) recent work referees, with one (1) of them being your current Line Manager where possible.
All remaining Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria listed on the JDF will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Please note that applicants who progress to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to attend a mandatory information session and undertake a financial skills and interpretation assessment.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of twelve (12) months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Fixed term and full time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, within the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
For Further Job Related Information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Mr Alvin Irwin, Senior Trust Manager on (08) 9222 6659 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.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on [email protected] or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 Trust Officer 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.
