This is a pool process with permanent and/or fixed term, full time opportunities.

• Do you want to get paid to learn?
• Be a part of one of the states most diverse public sector agencies?
• Do you want to make a positive impact in people’s lives?
• The Public Trustee is establishing a talent pool for Trust Officers for fixed term, full time vacancies available for 12 months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

You will receive 12 weeks training and development to equip you with the skills needed to case manage a portfolio of clients under financial administration orders and management of trust orders.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Public Trustee offers independent, professional trustee and asset management services to the Western Australian community. These include Will and Enduring Power of Attorney drafting, deceased estate administration, and personal trustee and administration services.

Trust Services play an inaugural role in managing the financial affairs of people who have been deemed legally incapable of doing so themselves.

The role of the Trust Officer will offer support the Trust Managers in providing ongoing financial security.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking caring, empathetic people who have a mature outlook and life skills, strong communication skills, teamwork and problem solving skills and the ability to work with clients with impaired capacity for financial management and decision making.

BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Flexible working arrangements
• Career pathway opportunities
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
• Christmas Closedown
• Wellness Opportunities

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.

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 Applicant Information Pack.

We require you to submit:

• A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and;
• A statement no more than 2 pages , addressing the following Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria.
• Please provide examples to support your claims.
• Achieve Results
• Financial Skills
• All remaining Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Pool Recruitment

This pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, 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 at similar locations, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.

EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on [email protected] using the subject line: Trust Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact [email protected] using the subject line: Trust Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Kris Andersen, Senior Trust Manager on (08) 9222 6550 for a confidential discussion.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the Apply Now 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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A job description and applicant information pack are attached.