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. This position is not currently affected by the Policy.

The Opportunity

Could you walk alongside families to provide support and keep children safely at home?

• 8 full-time permanent jobs
• Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply
• Some positions do not require a formal qualification
• Register online or at our event in Carnarvon 19-20 October
• Only a registration is required – CV/resume is optional to upload
• Every applicant is offered an assessment

Minimum eligibility:

• You must have computer skills and hold a current driver’s licence (C Class)
• Ability to obtain a police clearance (all roles) and a working with children check (children and family roles)

The new Intensive Family Support (IFS) Team for Carnarvon will:

• Help families so children can stay with them
• Link families to support services
• Act with cultural sensitivity
• Help families work through their struggles
• Work in partnership and alongside families
• Work to keep children safe and families strong

We are offering 8 full-time permanent jobs across the new IFS Team, the Care Team and Housing Team :

• Parent Visitor (option of job-share) Level 2

• Best Beginnings Plus Worker (option of job-share) Level 2/4

• Child Protection Worker/Qualified Social Worker Level 1 Specified Callings

• or Field Worker Level 2/4

• Senior Child Protection Worker/Qualified Social Worker x 2 Level 2 Specified Callings

• or Senior Field Worker Level 5

• Senior Child Protection Worker 50(d) Level 2 Specified Callings

• or Senior Field Worker 50(d) Level 5

• Customer Service Officer Level 2

• Housing Services Officer Level 3

The attached Job Description Forms (JDF) provides more information about the positions. For further information we encourage you to contact Claire Heptinstall, District Director on (08) 6277 5151 or via email Claire.Heptinstall@communities.wa.gov.au.

Qualifications: to be appointed to the Child Protection Worker roles, you must meet the essential qualification requirements by holding a university qualification in social work, psychology or relevant services area.  To find out more about qualification requirements, view the qualifications assessment page.

For further information on Child Protection and Housing roles please visit our careers website.  Watch our video about child protection workers.

One position is designated as 50(d):  The Department recognises Aboriginality as a genuine qualification for this position under 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.  To be considered for appointment (to this one position only) you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as such, and be recognised as such by the community.  Watch our video about Aboriginal people working in child protection and family services.

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and complete your registration.  It is optional to upload you CV/resume and/or qualifications – but we will ask for these later.

Alternatively, you can print the application form and bring it to us in Carnarvon (see further information below).  For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact the HR Hub via email HRHUB@communities.wa.gov.au or 0432 835 723.

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.

Meet us between 9.00am and 11.00 am or between 1.00pm and 3.00pm on Wednesday 19 October or Thursday 20 October at Department of Communities Child Protection Office 6 Robinson St Carnarvon where you can ask questions, register your interest, and participate in an assessment.  Refreshments will be provided.  A session will be held for interested people who cannot attend on either day, and another session will be held online on 28 October.

Participants who are found suitable after assessment may be offered permanent employment in a position that matches their capability and skills.  Suitable applicants may also be offered a similar position in the Mid West or Gascoyne Region commencing in 2022 or 2023.  Should no suitable applicant be identified for one or more of the above positions, or an offer declined, we may search for further applicants without re-advertising.

Lodgement is system generated.  Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.