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The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform.
Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.
The Team
The Service Delivery Implementation team’s environment is agile, dynamic, focused on positive outcomes and delivering change across our target areas. Our team embodies the departmental values.
We achieve a culturally secure work environment and prioritise cultural awareness across our team to support and enable improved outcomes for Aboriginal staff, Aboriginal children, people, families and communities.
The Opportunity
As Senior Policy and Program Officer, you will be responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of policies and practice relating to at risk children and young people in care, and individual and family support. The role responsibilities include:
- maintaining an expert awareness of relevant issues and trends within the State, nationally and internationally,
- Project Managing key Reform initiatives,
- contributing to research, implementation and the evaluation of key strategies as well as Policy and Planning frameworks,
- contributing to the planning and evaluation functions of the Directorate, and
- providing advice and reports that contribute to the overall management of the Directorate.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Monica Montalvo, Manager (T120), on 0466 795 906.
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 three [3] page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
- 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).
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Margia, Human Resources Advisor on 0466 171 398 or via email on [email protected]
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
Integrity and Honesty
The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity.
In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.
Equity and Diversity
Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace. Please contact Margia via email on [email protected] or on 0466 171 398.
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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