We are looking for a suitable candidate to join the Family and Domestic Violence Reform Project Team on a temporary basis. As part of the team, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the Western Australia Police Force's mission to be an exceptional police force for our community and our policing fundamental of victim assurance, safety and support.As part of this dedicated team, your role will contribute to enhancing safety and support for family violence victims across the state, while driving innovative solutions that aim to reduce the harm caused by family violence. Your work will directly impact the lives of countless individuals, fostering a safer, more resilient Western Australia.We are seeking professionals who are passionate about leading positive change, delivering forward-thinking initiatives, and committed to making a lasting difference.If you are driven to help shape a safer future, this is a perfect opportunity to join our team and support our community.This contract/secondment opportunity is available to 28 February 2026 with the possibility of extension.THE ROLEAs a Project Officer within the Western Australia Police Force Family and Domestic Violence Reform Project Team, you will oversee the delivery of targeted projects and components of broader initiatives, ensuring alignment with the agency’s strategic priorities.This role involves supporting project execution from planning and research through to implementation, while adhering to government standards and best practice.You will manage key administrative functions, facilitate stakeholder engagement and ensure contractual compliance with external service providers.A high level of autonomy and accountability is expected as you coordinate resources, maintain project registers and contribute to risk management.With a focus on delivering measurable outcomes, the role demands exceptional analytical, communication and organisational skills, supporting the Western Australia Police Force mission while upholding the agency's high standards and ethical conduct.APPLICATION PROCESSPlease 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 are not required to address the work related requirements at this stage of the selection process.Applicants are 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.It is important to note that your CV should be tailored to clearly outline that you possess transferrable skills and experience relevant to the advertised role. Your ability to demonstrate this will be a key factor in determining whether you are competitive.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 may be assessed at some stage during the selection process.OTHER CONDITIONSWhilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the metropolitan area. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the initial date of the appointment.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) STATEMENTThe 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 alcohol or drugs in the workplace. The effect of alcohol 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 alcohol 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 INFORMATIONPlease contact Kristy Darnborough, Project Manager on telephone number (08) 9222 1496.SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATIONApplicants 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.
