Principal Project Officer

Corrective Services

Salary: Level 7, $139,860 - $149,485 p.a plus 12% Super (PSCSAA 2024)

Position number: 013203

Work type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Perth CBD

Closing date: 2026-06-09 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

Attachments: - Job Description Form - Principal Project Officer Contracts.pdf

• Applicant Information Pack.pdf

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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 Young People Directorate (YPD) is responsible for the safety, security and rehabilitation of young people both in the community and custody. Its core objective is to reduce reoffending among young people through services to divert young people away from the criminal justice system, programs and services for young people on orders in the community; and programs and services in custody.

The YPD is guided by the Young People Strategy 2025-2030, which is aligned with the broader Corrective Services Strategic Plan 2025-2030 however, with a specific focus on young people. The Strategy includes the importance of diversion as the primary preferred intervention for young people and the implementation of the new model of care (MoC) for youth detention centres and across youth justice community.

The Principal Project Officer (Contracts) establishes contract arrangements and oversees the contract management arrangements with external providers for programs and services for young people on orders in the community; and programs and services in custody.

The Principal Project Officer (Contracts) is required to oversee multiple contract arrangements and ensure effective contract planning and management that delivers outcomes related to the implementation of MoC. At this level, the incumbent is expected to have demonstrated knowledge of Government Procurement policies, issues and experience in complex, high-level contract development. Client contact is both external and internal to the Department and work involves projects that require comprehensive development and creative solutions.

Eligibility

Permanent positions - 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.

WWC positions - In accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people, you must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.

Other special conditions - The position holder must possess a current valid motor vehicle driving licence.

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

• A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
• Contact details of two work related referees.
• A statement of no more than three (3) pages addressing your suitability for the role in the context of the following Essential Seclection Criteria listed on the JDF.
• Role Specific Requirements
• Lead Collectively
• Think through complexity

All remaining

Essential Selection Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

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 within the Department during this period.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact

Raiyana Pavan, A/Program Manager Model of Care on ( 08) 9264 1229 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 ‘Further 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 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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