About the Role
The Department provides therapeutic residential care in 16 metropolitan and 11 country houses that care for children with a range of ages and abilities, including The Kath French Secure Care Centre which provides short-term intensive therapeutic care to vulnerable children who are presenting with high-risk behaviours. Care is provided in all these services by trained staff who undertake shifts using a rotating roster model.

The Business Manager role is responsible for managing the day to day financial, physical, and human resources aspects of Therapeutic Care Services operations for both metropolitan and country services and administering all Divisional support activities, including information management and risk management

This position provides advice and consultancy to the Directors and Assistant Directors to develop the Division’s Business Plans and oversees the Division’s business performance against those Plans, and provides advice on all business matters to ensure the Division meets Corporate objectives and Directorate and Corporate reporting requirements are achieved.

Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for more information. For any position specific enquiries, we encourage you to contact Mandy Millar, Coordinator Business Support, on (08) 6277 4848 or via email to Mandy.Millar@communities.wa.gov.au during business hours only.

The Opportunity
This is a permanent, full time opportunity.

The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of fixed term or permanent employment that arise in this or similar roles within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.

In return for your skills, passion, and commitment we will offer you a challenging job, a safe and healthy working environment, and a range of benefits (subject to eligibility) including:

• Flexible working arrangements (including flexible working hours, 9-day fortnight consideration, and work from home options)
• Free on-site parking
• Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum
• Eligibility to join the Fitness Passport program
• 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• 10 days Disability Leave
• 5 days Reproductive Health Leave
• Discount on private health insurance
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for you and your family
• 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
• Working for a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.

Want to join us?
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above or below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A current resume/CV.
2. A two-three (2-3) page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
3. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact the HR Recruitment team at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.

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
The Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

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 HR Recruitment team via HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.