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 Opportunity

As a Software Assest Management Officer you will be coordinating all infrastructure and software change control activities and providing administrative support to the branch, you will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Organising and prioritising daily IS asset management activities to meet service demands, business goals, and public sector resource requirements.
• Undertaking forward planning for procurement, deployment, maintenance, refresh cycles, and disposal of assets to meet anticipated needs.
• Supporting divisional management to deliver cost-effective services, minimise risk through quality assurance and asset control, and ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and licensing obligations.
• Acting as the central contact for change control of IS assets, supporting contract management (renewals, expiry tracking), and ensuring adherence to supplier and licensing agreements.
• Producing detailed analysis, reports, and management information, contributing to risk assessments and change control documentation, and undertaking special projects and briefings as required.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Michael Wong, Team Leader SIAM and Process, on 0412 088 066 or via email Michael.Wong@communities.wa.gov.au.

There is currently one [1] permanent position available for immediate filling.

The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract employment and/or offers of permanent employment in this or similar roles.

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:

1. A current resume/CV.
2. A three [3] page summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the job description and Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria).
3. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
4. An application form (for hard copy applications only).

Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Kate Cottingham, HR Advisor, on 0478 853 062 or via email 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

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 Kate Cottingham, HR Advisor at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au and via phone 0478 853 062.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

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