Job opportunity

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.

Applicants are advised of the recent amendment to the WA Government’s mandatory vaccination policy.

From 10 June 2022, certain positions at Department of Communities are still impacted by Public Health Directions made by the Chief Health Officer (CHO) under the Public Health Act 2016 (WA). As such, you may be requested to confirm your vaccination or valid exemption status at any point in this recruitment process.

The Opportunity
The Compliance Manager position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and management in proactive compliance and investigative programs under the Children and Community Services Act 2004 and other relevant legislation administered by the Department within the Regulation and Quality Directorate. It manages the human and financial resources of the Branch and develops, implements and reviews policies and procedures and key performance indicators and reporting capabilities.

The Compliance Manager works collaboratively with senior managers and internal and external stakeholders to deliver quality pro-active and investigative processes and outcomes for the Regulation and Quality Directorate and the Department.  The position is responsible for providing high level advice to the Executive Director, including Ministerial liaison and budget advice relating to the regulatory compliance function.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Phil Payne, Executive Director Regulation and Quality on 0439 536 685.

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 summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the job description and
3. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV 
4. An application form (for hard copy applications only)

Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the selection criteria/role related 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 Roberta Quartey A/HR Consultant, on 0432 836 894 or email HRHUB@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

Equity and Diversity

The 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.