More Than Just a Job!

At Communities we play a vital role in supporting and strengthening communities across Western Australia. We provide services and work with our partners to keep children safe, provide vital community services, including in emergencies, address homelessness, prevent family and domestic violence and provide stewardship for the disability sector. Our work also includes regulating early childhood education and care and leading initiatives across women’s interests, youth, seniors and ageing, carers, and volunteering.

Why Work With Us?

Working in the Goldfields Region attracts great additional benefits (subject to eligibility) including:

• District Allowance – from $2,734 – 4,791 single or $5,468 - $9,582 family per annum, paid fortnightly (or two-thirds of the allowance if free board and lodging are provided)
• 4 weeks Annual Leave
• Public Service Holidays – 3 days per annum
• Personal leave – 15 days per annum
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Employees
• Personal Leave Travel Time
• Salary Packaging of Remote Benefits
• Corrective Lenses Subsidies
• 12% superannuation, full employer contribution
• Discount on private health insurance
• Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling service
• 1-week Commuted TOIL (after 12 months continuous service)

Remote Benefits
In addition to the above benefits, eligible employees may also receive:

• Attraction and Retention Incentive: $38,398 per annum (paid fortnightly)
• Remote Location Allowance: $4000 per annum (paid fortnightly)
• 4 weeks additional remote location leave per completed year of continuous service
• Free housing, electricity, and water
• Annual Leave Travel Concession (ALTC) – After 12 months of service the Department will cover cost for return flights to and from Perth for the employee and their eligible dependants.

Read more about the benefits of working with us.

Your Role. Your Impact.

Ready to make a real difference? Bring your expertise to the Ngaanyatjarra Lands and help shape safer futures for children and families. Be part of a passionate team dedicated to protecting children, strengthening communities, and driving lasting change across remote Western Australia.

Please only consider applying for this vacancy if you are interested in roles in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands; Warburton, Blackstone or Warakurna.

For more information about the Ngaanyatjarra Lands, please visit Communities Archive - Ngaanyatjarra Council Group.

About Us

Welcome to the Goldfields, Western Australia’s largest and most iconic region. Spanning more than 770,000 square kilometres, the Goldfields offers breathtaking landscapes, rich Aboriginal culture, and vibrant, resilient communities. Our District supports a vast and diverse area, including regional offices, Aboriginal community facilities, and remote communities across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands, near the Northern Territory and South Australian borders.

This is a place where no two days are the same, offering unforgettable experiences, meaningful community connections, and a truly unique outback lifestyle. Working within the Ngaanyatjarra Lands provides a rare opportunity to engage with some of Australia’s most remote Aboriginal communities, where culture, community, and country are deeply connected.

The Goldfields are committed to improving the safety, wellbeing, and outcomes of children, young people, families, and communities. We recognise the strength, resilience, and cultural knowledge of Aboriginal people and work collaboratively with families, Elders, community leaders, and local service providers to deliver culturally responsive and family-centred services.

Joining our team means becoming part of a dedicated and supportive workforce that values integrity, respect, compassion, and courage. We offer the opportunity to make a genuine difference while experiencing the professional and personal rewards that come from working in one of Western Australia’s most unique and culturally rich environments.

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About the Role

As a Senior Community Child Safety Practitioner/Officer, you will play a critical leadership role in promoting the safety, wellbeing, and development of children and young people across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands. Working in partnership with Aboriginal families, communities, and key stakeholders, you will provide advanced child protection services that support children to remain safe, connected to family, culture, and community wherever possible.

You will manage complex child protection cases, undertake risk assessments and intervention planning and contribute to building strong relationships with local communities and partner agencies. The role requires a culturally informed, strengths-based approach and a commitment to working collaboratively with Aboriginal children, families, and communities to achieve sustainable outcomes.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine frontline practice with leadership responsibilities in a remote setting. You will be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering high-quality services while supporting community-led solutions that strengthen families and protect children.

If you are an experienced child protection practitioner looking for meaningful work, professional challenge, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in remote Aboriginal communities, we encourage you to apply.

Please note that this is a regionally based role requiring frequent travel to remote communities across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands and broader Goldfields region to fulfil the responsibilities of the position.

Visit Careers at Communities – our roles for more information.

We believe all our people are leaders, regardless of their role. Our Leadership Expectations, outlined in Building Leadership Impact, describe the behaviours and mindsets we value. The leadership context for this position is Leading Others.

If you’d like to know more about the team or the role, connect with Zoe Redshaw, Team Leader Child Safety, on 08 6215 1224.

For more details, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Opportunities Available

• Current Vacancies: Three [3] full-time fixed-term positions available for 12 months with possibility of extension/permanency.
• Upcoming roles: Applicants will be considered for this vacancy and may also be considered for similar roles at the same level and location arising from this recruitment process.

Applicants will be considered for vacancies in the location of the advertised role/location preferences specified in their application.

Which Position Do I Apply For?

Under our Child Protection Workforce Model, priority will be given to qualified applicants to maintain a qualified workforce. If no qualified applicant is found, we will then consider non‑qualified applicants.

If you have a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology or relevant human services area, apply for the Senior Community Child Safety Practitioner (CSQ2) position.

Overseas qualifications must be assessed for Australian equivalency.

• Refer to our websitefor information about the qualification requirements for this role, and how we will be assessing your qualifications.

If you do not hold an approved qualification, apply for the Senior Community Child Safety Officer (CSU3) position.

How to Apply – It’s Easy

Select “Apply for Job” and upload the following documents (Word or PDF only):

1. Your current resume/CV.
2. A short written statement up to three [3] pages addressing all the Essential Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
3. A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).
4. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).

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 Rosaria Terrana, A/HR Consultant at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au and via phone 0403 697 266.

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

Integrity and Honesty
In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. To read more, click here.  

Need Assistance?

If you would like to discuss:

• adjustments,
• alternative formats,
• recruitment enquiries or,
• technical issues

Contact: Rosaria Terrana, A/HR Consultant on 0403 697 266 or HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers

National Relay Service:
TTY/Voice: 133 677
Speak & Listen: 1300 555 727
SMS Relay: 0423 677 767

Privacy Notice
Personal information is collected and managed in accordance with the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (PRIS Act). By submitting your application, you acknowledge the collection of your personal information. For further details on how your information is handled, please view our Privacy Policy.

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.