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 Disability Division develops and delivers policy, programs and services that enhance the inclusion and participation of people with disability in communities across Western Australia.  

The Division works across portfolios and in partnership with key stakeholders locally and nationally to deliver the best outcomes for Western Australians living with disability, their families and carers.  

The Disability Division brings together policy, practice and strategy, to enhance the inclusion and participation of Western Australians with disability by playing a key role in contributing to national disability policy, and provider and practice reforms led by the Australian Government. This includes, but is not limited to, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reform.  

As well as guiding the vision of an inclusive Western Australia, the Division is putting it into practice through a significant service delivery stream, including oversight of supported community living, intensive service support services and the disability justice program.  

The Opportunity
As an Executive Support Officer you will provide high level administrative and project support to the Disability Justice Service (the Service). This service provides support to people with an intellectual disability, cognitive impairment or autism spectrum disorder who come into contact with the justice system.

Due to the requirement to start as soon as possible, we are seeking people with recent experience in services supporting people with disability who are in contact with the justice system.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Sam Neylon, Director Disability Justice Service, on 0466 250 912 (SMS only) or email Samantha.Neylon@communities.wa.gov.au.

There is currently 1 fixed term position available for filling from 26 August 2026 to 31 December 2026 with the possibility of extension.

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 two [2] 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).
4. 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 Erin Cronan, HR Advisor, on 0411 570 041 or email Erin.Cronan@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 Erin Cronan, HR Advisor at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au and via phone 0411 570 041.

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.