Please note this advertisement was amended 28/05/2021 to include part time opportunities.The Department of Communities is a multi-function human services agency which brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform. The Department has defined its purpose as collaborating to create pathways that enable individual, family and community wellbeing. Collaborating is about using the unique capabilities of our clients, their family, friends and networks, other agencies, and the community and private sectors. We combine their efforts with our own for greater collective impact.Our strengths-based approach supports people and communities to grow, and ultimately, to thrive. By providing pathways to change and supporting people along their journey, we ‘do with’ rather than ‘do to’ or ‘do for’. Our overall aim is to empower people to make their own choices and take responsibility for their own lives.What we do has far-reaching impacts across all aspects of society. Supporting wellbeing can mean many things including ensuring children are safe, helping people access a home, or creating diverse and inclusive communities.Our values-based culture speaks to the heart of who we are, reflects how we go about our business and what we expect from our people. Delivering successful outcomes through our values of Integrity, Courage, Respect, Empathy, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment is critical to the success of our Department.About the Capability, Reform and Government Priorities DirectorateThe Directorate provides capability, reform, planning and data services across the department, in order to help build a highly capable organisation that delivers quality services and stewards, partners and collaborates to support vulnerable West Australians and create thriving communities. It has a focus on priority initiatives, promoting different and diverse ways of working and enabling data-informed decision making. The rolesThe Directorate is establishing a pool to fill the following positions in various teams across the Capability, Reform and Government Priorities Directorate:
The attached Job Description Forms (JDF) provide more information about the positions. For further information we encourage you to contact James McCluskey, Principal Consultant, on 0432 832 481 or james.mccluskey@communities.wa.gov.au.About You The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead, develop, and support a culture of effective strategic project, program and portfolio leadership, capability development, and change to achieve quality outcomes.If you believe your values align and you want to be part of the future of Western Australia, there has never been a more exciting and opportune time for you to work at the Department of Communities.The Opportunity Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for temporary and permanent (full time and part time) opportunities that arise within the next 12 months. Join the Department of Communities Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above/below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the essential selection criteria requirements during the selection process.For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact HRHub@communities.wa.gov.au.We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:TTY/voice calls - 133 677Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727SMS relay - 0423 677 767Equity and DiversityThe Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.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 HRHub@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. Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
