Business Services Manager

Business Services Manager

WA Office of Crime Statistics and Research

Salary: Level 6, $124,673 - $137,399 p.a. plus 12% super, PSCSAA 2024

Position number: 022421

Work type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Perth CBD

Closing date: 2026-07-07 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 Western Australian Office of Crime Statistics and Research (WACSAR) is responsible for researching and analysing crime and criminal justice issues and trends in Western Australia. The Office interprets and critically evaluates justice data to inform policy and government decision-making and policy development.

The Business Services Manager is responsible for providing high level corporate support to the Directorate and the Executive Director WACSAR. The position is relied upon to provide a high level of leadership in planning, directing and coordinating activities within a Crime Statistics and Research environment, including, but not limited to, coordinating and assisting in the Directorates human, financial and physical resource requirements and establishing and maintaining effective resource management controls and reporting practices.

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.

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 attached Applicant Information Pack.

We require you to submit

• Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.

• Contact details of two (2) recent work referees, with one (1) of them being your current Line Manager where possible.

• A statement of no more than three (3) pages, addressing the following Job Related Requirements below as listed on the JDF and utilise examples in the context of the Role Specific Responsibilities.

• Achieves Results
• Builds Productive Relationships
• Exemplifies Personal Integrity and Self-Awareness
• Communicates and Influences Effectively

The remaining Job Related Requirement and Role Specific Criteria listed on the JDF 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 during this period.

For Further Job Related Information

If you would like further information regarding the position please contact Dr Shona Hyde, Executive Director on (08) 9264 9719 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 on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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