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.

The Location – The Pilbara

Living and Working in the Pilbara is from the Ocean to the Desert. The Pilbara offers the perfect opportunity to grow both personally and professionally, including the opportunity to live and work at a variety of locations. Pilbara cities and towns are family friendly communities which offer an array of services and activities for the whole family, or individuals to enjoy and participate in. You, your family and friends might spend the morning four-wheel driving through the beautiful outback, before setting up camp and enjoying some fishing. Or you could enjoy fine food and visiting local cafes and restaurants. Whatever your perfect weekend is, when you move to the Pilbara, you’ll find all of this in your backyard, plus much more... If you enjoy venturing through amazing untouched scenery and have passion for learning more about traditional Aboriginal culture, this could be the job for you!

To get an insight into the Pilbara region please click here and here to see what the region has to offer.

Why Work With Us?

• We offer some of the most competitive public sector wages in Australia.
• We are a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.
• Flexible work options – flexi leave, banked leave and public service holidays.
• More for your future – 12 per cent employer super contributions.
• Smart salary packaging – novated leases & work laptops.

Additional Regional Benefits:

• District Allowance between $9,299 for singles and $18,598 with dependants.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) – Housing with subsidised rent.
• Generous leave provisions including 5 Days Northwest Leave, 3 days additional public sector holidays and 15 days personal leave per annum.
• 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• 5 days Commuted Time Off in Lieu after completing 12 months continuous service in the region.
• Recreational Leave Travel Concession – After 12 months service in the region, the Department will cover the cost for return flights to and from Perth for yourself and any eligible dependents.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave.
• Subsidised electricity for selected months of the year subject to location.
• Regional Incentives Scheme reimbursement of 100% of your contribution towards utilities (gas, electricity, water) to a maximum of $3000 per annum.

Read more about the benefits of working with us.

Your Role. Your Impact.

Step into the world of Child Protection and Family Support, where your work is more than just a job.

As a Team Leader Child Safety, you will work in the areas of child protection, children in care and family support and is responsible for:

• managing a District team and responding to concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children in applying the provisions of the Children and Community Services Act 2004,
• supervising team members in child protection case work matters and where necessary, oversees Case Workers in taking intervention action to promote the safety and wellbeing of children,
• supervising team members in providing case work services to identified families and children in the care of the CEO.

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 Ben Gasior, District Director, on 0402 851 130.

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

Opportunities Available

Recruitment Pool: This recruitment pool may be used to fill various fixed term or permanent, full-time and part-time positions arising within the next 12 months.

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

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work / Psychology / relevant human services area.
• 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.

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

outlining your key responsibilities and achievements in the context of the job description and Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria).

1. A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).
2. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).

Applicants will be assessed on their ability to meet the following Suitability Requirements:

Organisational Requirement: Must be living or willing to relocate to Newman.
The Suitability Requirements may be assessed at any stage of the recruitment process, which may include interview, referee reports and/or other assessment methods.

Appointment is subject to meeting all Suitability Requirements.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

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 Michela Orsini, HR Consultant 0434 464 370, 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.

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: Michela Orsini, HR Consultant 0434 464 370, 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.