Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works.

The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities.

We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation.

Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best.

To better represent the diverse community, we serve and improve employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Sections 51 of the of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) applies to this recruitment process. The Department of Housing and Works is committed to supporting equality, and applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Marti Hartley-Parsons on (08) 655 11185 or via email at Marti.Hartley-Parsons@dohw.wa.gov.au. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.

When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week
• professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career
• generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work
• access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work
• corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs
• opportunity to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and cultural initiatives across the department, including networks and working groups that promote equity and belonging.

About The Role:

The Inclusion Officer helps put our inclusion and equity initiatives into practice. The role builds positive relationships across the department and provides support that is flexible, practical and encourages meaningful change. The Inclusion Officer contributes to research and analysis, reviews current practices, and processes, and identifies opportunities to improve equity and inclusion in the workplace.

About You:

You are passionate about creating inclusive workplaces where people feel respected, valued and able to contribute. You can think strategically as well as deliver practical outcomes, helping to shape initiatives that strengthen inclusion, belonging and organisational culture across the Department.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Knowledge of diversity, inclusion and equity principles and practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to build productive relationships across a diverse workforce.
• Experience contributing to projects, programs or initiatives that support strategic organisational outcomes.
• Sound research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Initiative, organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A genuine commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

If you are passionate about inclusion and have relevant experience or transferable skills, we encourage you to apply. Training and support will be provided to help you succeed in the role.

The position operates in Personal Leadership context. This means that you are required to demonstrate personal accountability for delivering excellence and support your team and agency in delivering strategic goals. You will be expected to build and nurture relationships and be willing to seek feedback and learn.  

How to Apply:

If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:

1. A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
2. Cover letter of two (2) pages or less, outlining how you meet the essential requirements of the role and demonstrate leadership behaviours.

Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.

Further Job-Related Information:

Please contact Marti Hartley-Parsons on (08) 655 11185 for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).

To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.

If you are unable to view or download the documents, please call (08) 6557 8111 and select option 1, or email recruitment@dohw.wa.gov.au, mentioning the vacancy reference number VCID03474 for assistance.

Currently there is one (1) full-time or part-time, fixed-term appointment for 13 months available for filling, with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twelve (12) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.