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.
The Department of Communities will relocate its head office to the new purpose-built Kings Square, Fremantle, that is set to accommodate 1500 State Government employees. This move is currently scheduled for April 2020.
The Opportunity
As a Manager (Royal Commission) you will be responsible for:
- leading a small team and developing and contributing to high level policy and advice relating to a diverse range of strategic and service issues focussing on supporting vulnerable children and families;
- developing and maintaining collaborative links and partnerships across the Department, community and other government and non-government agencies;
- assisting the director in the management of a team to deliver the identified outcomes for individual and family support;
- overseeing the implementation of government and department policy and program and contributing to their review and monitoring;
- maintaining an expert awareness of relevant trends and issues within the state, nationally and internationally in relation to the Department’s core business.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Renee Gioffre, A/General Manager Royal Commission, on (08) 6381 2254.
There is currently one (1) full time fixed term position available for filling up to 30 June 2020, with possible extension(s) and/or permanency.
Applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive offers of fixed term opportunities, with possibility of extension(s) and/or offers of permanent employment in this or similar roles 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/CV.
- A two (2) page written application addressing all the essential selection criteria as stated on the JDF.
- An application form (for hard copy applications only).
For technical difficulties while applying online or general recruitment enquiries please contact Charlé Kruger, A/Snr HR Consultant, on (08) 6552 4292.
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.
Lodgement is system generated, any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
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Attachments:-
Cover letter for all job applications.pdf
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jdf manager (royal commission) - generic l7.pdf
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Application Form
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Information for Applicants
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