More Than Just a Job
The work we do at Communities is meaningful and important - impacting some of the most vulnerable people and communities across the State. We support five Ministers spanning 10 ministerial portfolios and are responsible for bringing together vital services that support children, young people, families and communities to grow and, ultimately, to thrive.
If you’re looking for more than just a job, then read on.
About Us
The Governance, Integrity and Reform division is responsible for developing our Department’s capability by improving our outward focus, strengthening our people, and enhancing our systems and processes. The Governance, Performance and Insights directorate supports business performance by providing expertise, analysis and support services to deliver the best outcomes for our Department and the people we serve.
The work environment is dynamic with a can-do attitude and a strong focus on teamwork, collaboration and achieving outcomes. We are values-led, model our departmental values of Integrity, Courage, Respect, Empathy, Accountability, Trust, and Empowerment, and are committed to achieving a culturally secure work environment.
About you
You are an exceptional leader, able to develop and execute strategies to deliver high quality outcomes for the Department of Communities and the people we serve. You are a strong communicator and build lasting relationships through culturally-appropriate stakeholder engagement. You can demonstrate how you have led teams to deliver large-scale, complex projects or services by influencing competing senior stakeholder interests to achieve lasting and meaningful results.
As a systems thinker you have been able to connect multiple priorities (government or other complex environment) into cohesive and workable strategies. You have the ability to recognise opportunities to enhance services and improve business performance, and capitalise on these opportunities through the development and implementation of effective change strategies.
The Opportunity
The Chief Data Officer is the steward of data management and analysis in our Department and responsible for growing our capability to use data to drive improved outcomes. Decisions about individuals, investments, assets and the management of our Department rely not just on the existence of data, but on that data being accurate and available in a form that can be readily used.
Communities requires new strategic leadership and change management to support the future development and implementation of our diverse data environment, and our analytics, research and evaluation services, to meet agency and Government objectives.
In this role as the Chief Data Officer, you will be responsible for leading strategies to ensure the effective use of Communities’ data resources.
As Chief Data Officer you will also build networks across our Department and our partners (including other agencies and funded providers) to support service design and delivery.
Details
This full time, Senior Executive Service appointment is for a period of up to 5 years with possibility of extension and will be based in Fremantle.
An Executive search may be conducted as part of this selection process.
This position requires applicants to consent to an integrity check and disclose any interests. Disclosure of interests are to be provided in the form found below and attached to your application.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Paul Isaachsen, Assistant Director General Governance, Performance and Insights, on 0409 298 810.
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:
- A current resume/CV detailing your experience, skills and achievements relevant to the role
- A two [2] page response to the attached scenario
- Declaration of Interest form
- Details of two referees
- A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable)
- An application form (for hard copy applications only)
Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the selection criteria during the selection process.
The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract employment in this or similar roles.
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Bonnie Osborne-Kelso, A/Principal Consultant on 0432 832 292 or SES.HR@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 Bonnie Osborne-Kelso. 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.
Attachments:-
JDF.pdf
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Scenario.pdf
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Application Form
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Declaration of Interests
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