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 Team
Service Delivery Implementation leads the design and development of targeted programs and support that are person-centric, place-based, integrated and aligned with department and wider government objectives. The teams are tasked with finding solutions, including early intervention and prevention, project design, implementation, delivery and monitoring. The following teams sit within the Service Delivery Implementation stream:

• At Risk Youth
• Earlier Intervention and Family Support Services
• Target 120 Program
• Home Stretch
• Aboriginal Community Connectors Program

The Opportunity
We are currently seeking to create a Pool for our Target 120 Program team which is a targeted and family focussed intervention plan for children and young people most at risk of escalating criminal activity. Across government resources will be coordinated to holistically address the drivers of offending at a point far earlier than is currently possible to prevent offending behaviour.

The Roles
As Project Assistant – Level 4, you will be part of the dedicated multi-disciplinary Team needed to define and guide service and operational improvement.

This role supports the Team that is working to drive and support continuous improvement across operational areas, and in Statewide Services.

Your main duties will include:

• Supporting the Statewide Services Project Officers and Teams, with the development and implementation of standards, processes, documentation, tools and templates for use by Project stakeholders.
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication channels with Project Teams, internal and external clients, stakeholders and customers, including coordinating external and internal Meetings, preparing Agendas, taking Minutes and distributing documents
• Consolidating information for Reports, regarding project delivery, including milestone summaries, key issues, risks, benefits and a summary of costs incurred.

As Project Officer – Level 5, you will be responsible for assisting and providing support with specific project related tasks, ensuring timely and accurate information is provided to the Project Manager.

Your main duties will include:

• Works collaboratively within the project team ensuring specific tasks and deadlines are met, in consultation with the relevant stakeholders on the development and implementation of projects and policies., ensuring timely and accurate information in provided to the relevant Project Manager.
• Compiles reports for monitoring and reporting of risks associated with assigned projects and

recommends strategies to identify, investigate and analyse proposed strategies to resolve any issues identified during the planning process to the project manager.

• Represents the Department in consultations and negotiations in relation to specific projects with relevant stakeholders while applying relevant project methodology in the monitoring of projects in terms of delivery of outcomes and achievements with regards to scope, cost and timeframes.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Melody Waerea, Principal Project Officer, on 0427 395 236.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made from October 2026, for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) 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:

Project Assistant – Level 4

1. A current resume/CV.
2. A maximum three [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).
4. An application form (for hard copy applications only).

Project Officer – Level 5

1. A current resume/CV.
2. A maximum three [3] page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) AND addressing criteria 1 from Desirable 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).

If you would like to apply for both position Levels, please select both positions when applying and address the selection criteria to the highest Level 5.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Margia Munoz, Human Resources Advisor on 0466 171 398 or via email on 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 Margia via HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.

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

Privacy Notice
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Please note: This recruitment process may be closed or withdrawn at any stage. Applicants will be notified if this occurs.

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