Job opportunity

PLEASE NOTE: This position has been re-advertised with the new closing date of Friday 29 October at 4:00pm. Applicants who have applied previously do not have to re-apply for this position.

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.

The Opportunity
As an Assistant District Director you will play a key role in driving the integration, implementation and management of Care Teams and support to children in care in the district. In addition, the position assists the district to fulfil its statutory responsibilities and is responsible for establishing responses within the framework of the Department for Child Protection and Family Support’s (the Department’s) strategic plan and operational guidelines. The Assistant District Director assists the district operations and establishes and maintains partnerships with non-government agencies to work together to produce improved outcomes for children, individuals, families and communities.  Within the authority of the Children and Community Services Act 2004 the Assistant District Director assists the districts responses to protect children and improve the quality of care that children in care receive.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Natasha Bargeus, District Director, on (08) 9160 2400.

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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

You cannot be considered for this position unless you have a completed university degree in:

• Bachelor of Social Work
• Bachelor of Psychology or
• relevant Human Services area.

NOTE: If you have a relevant Human Services qualification you will need to supply unit descriptions/summaries for assessment against the Qualifications Framework.

All overseas qualifications must be assessed for Australian equivalency. Each qualification must be assessed individually, and the assessment must confirm the equivalent Australian qualification level (i.e. equivalent to a Bachelors or Masters degree). This assessment can be conducted by Overseas Qualification Unit or AASW, and the outcome evidence provided at the time of applying.

To find out more information on the qualifications required for this role, visit our website.

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 four [4] page written application addressing all the essential selection/role related requirements 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
5. An application form (for hard copy applications only)

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Brielle Karklin, A/HR Consultant on 0432 836 780 or via 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 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 HR Hub via 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.