Main characteristics
- Location
- Perth, Western Australia
- Company
- Department of Communities
- Salary
- L 7, $120,725 - $129,033 pa + Super - PSCSAA 2021
- Employment type
- Full time
- Category
- Community Services & Development
Job summary
The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for a majority of occupations and workforces in Western Australia. From 1 December 2021, Department of Communities (Communities) is impacted by this policy.
In line with the Directions made by the Chief Health Officer (CHO) under the Public Health Act 2016 (WA), to be eligible for appointment to a position within Communities, applicants must provide evidence that they are fully vaccinated (unless a valid medical exemption is granted by the CHO). Fully vaccinated applicants are also required to receive a third dose by 5 February 2022 or within one month of becoming eligible for the third dose.
You may be requested to confirm your vaccination or valid exemption status at any point in this recruitment process.
The Opportunity
The positions being advertised are within the Statewide Services directorate of our frontline service delivery division. The Statewide Services directorate designs, implements and delivers services and programs to support out frontline responses across the State. The Client Services team and the Service Design and Operational Improvement team are critical to designing, implementing and supporting corporately sponsored projects and business changes in partnership with both our frontline and other service delivery external partners. These teams are at the cutting edge of creating efficiencies for frontline and service delivery focussing on centralisation and integration, including opportunities to streamline and integrate business.
We are looking for talented and motivated staff to join our team working in the following roles: Principal Project Officer Manager Family and Domestic ViolenceManager Operational Practice and Support
The attached Job Description Forms (JDFs) provide more information about each of the positions. For further information we encourage you to contact Jenny-Marie Trestrail, A/Manager Business Support, on 0432 835 283.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.
Join the Department of Communities
Apply online by clicking the Apply for Job button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:A current resume/CVA 3 page summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the job description and Capability Profile.A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable)An application form (for hard copy applications only)
Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on the Western Australian Public Sector Capability Profile during the selection process.
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Bonnie Osborne-Kelso, Senior Human Resource Business Partner, 0432 832 292 on or email [Apply online].
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
TTY/voice calls - 133 677
Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727
SMS relay - 0423 677 767
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.
If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Bonnie Osborne-Kelso. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
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