We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of this land.
We recognise the continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and recognise the strength, resilience and diversity of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across this land.
Pool Recruitment Process
We are currently seeking to establish a pool of Principal Project and Research Officers, Level 7.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which permanent or temporary appointments may be made.
The pool will operate for 12 months from the date of initial placement in the pool.
Temporary appointments from the pool may be filled through acting, secondment, or fixed term contract arrangements.
Where temporary appointments are made, these appointments have the possibility of extension and/or permanent appointment at a later date.
Please note that appointment to a pool does not guarantee an offer of employment.
The pool may also be used to fill vacancies within the agency which utilise similar skills.
About the Western Australian Ombudsman
The Parliamentary Commissioner for Administrative Investigations – more commonly known as the Ombudsman:
Protects People's Rights
: we give people a way to ensure they are heard when they feel they've been treated unfairly.
Improves Services and Build Trust in Government
: we can investigate how services are delivered and bring weaknesses to the attention of decision-makers.
In doing so, we improve service delivery for all Western Australians.
Prevents Harm
: through death reviews, investigations and oversight of how organisations respond to allegations of child related harm,



we identify opportunities to prevent deaths and strengthen the safety net around children.
Supports Vulnerable Communities
: we can focus on people who are often overlooked or disadvantaged, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are considered.
The Ombudsman also undertakes the role of the Energy and Water Ombudsman and is the Charitable Trusts Commissioner.
Staff of the Ombudsman's Office
The staff of the Ombudsman's office are its key resource.
The office supports professional development through education and training and flexible work arrangements may be negotiated.
Equity and Diversity
The Ombudsman's office provides services to a diverse range of people within the Western Australian community, and is committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce.
We encourage people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and women and young people to apply.
The office of the Ombudsman may prioritise recruitment decisions based on the Equal Chance Act Western Australia **** (EOA ****).
The Ombudsman's office is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position under Section 51 of the EOA **** as a measure to achieve equality and increase workforce representation of Aboriginal people.




The position is covered by the Public Sector CSA Agreement **** and is located in the CBD, Perth Western Australia.
This Position
Please be aware that this role includes exposure to confronting and distressing material involving child abuse, child death and family and domestic violence fatalities.
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The Principal Project & Research Officer leads and undertakes complex reviews and investigations into certain child deaths and family and domestic violence fatalities.
The role provides high-level research and analysis, contributes to systemic improvement, and leads discrete projects and stakeholder engagement activities.
The position operates with a high degree of independence and provides guidance and mentoring to other staff.
All key duties and selection criteria are provided in the attached Job Description Form.
Would you like to know more?
About the position: Justine Vassilios, Director Projects and Research on **************
Submitting your application: Linda Keys, Executive Support Officer on **************
Security Clearance
A current, satisfactory National Police Certificate will be required prior to commencing employment.
Other Information
To achieve a broad field of applicants, we may conduct an executive search and may use this process to continue to recruit applicants after the closing date.
Closing Date:
Applications must be received by 2 September ****, 1:00pm (WST).
The National Indigenous Times acknowledges and pays respect to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation.
We recognise Aboriginal Community's continuing connection to their lands, waters and stories and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.
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📌 Principal Project And Research Officer (Perth)
🏢 Theibr
📍 Perth