Job opportunity

Please note: As of 4 February 2026 at 5:00PM AWST this advert has now closed. 

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform.

The Regulation and Quality Directorate exists to uphold the highest ethical and professional standards. Protecting interests and people within the areas of Child Safety; Disability Services; Seniors and Veterans and those in financial hardship, Regulation and Quality works to assess applications, encourage, monitor, and investigate compliance and build capability through community engagement.

The Education and Care Regulatory Unit (ECRU) approves and monitors early childhood education care services in WA and are looking for applicants who are committed to the aims of the Department - to protect children from harm and ensure high quality care is provided in early childhood education and care services.

The Opportunity

This is an open pool recruitment process for full time, part time, fixed term or permanent opportunities. If you are deemed suitable, you will be placed in a pool from which appointments can be made when vacancies arise. As this is an open pool you can apply at any time and interviews will be conducted on a regular basis.

The Department will conduct a series of assessments on an ad-hoc basis throughout the duration of the advertised period.

As an Assessment Officer – Level 4 you will work within an assigned ageographical area. As a member of an Assessment Team you will be responsible (but not limited to):

• Regulating assessments of the quality of service provided by Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) providers consistent with the standards of the National Quality Framework.
• Conducting routine investigations, including site visits, to ensure compliance and quality improvement.

As a Senior Assessment Officer – Level 5 you will work as a member of the Assessment Team assigned to a geographical area. You will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Undertaking complex and challenging regulatory assessments throughout Western Australia of the quality of service provided by approved education and care providers consistent with the standards of the National Quality Framework, and subject to delegated authority, will determine various levels of approvals.
• Training and supporting Assessment Officers to achieve improvements in professional standards.

The attached Job Description Forms (JDF) provide more information about the positions. For further information we encourage you to contact Jodie Gray, Quality Manager, on (08) 6277 3889.

There is currently 1 permanent, full time position available as an Assessment Officer - Level 4 from January 2026.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies fixed term and permanent that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities. 

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 two [2] page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.Please address the selection criteria of the position and level you are applying for, if applying for both positions address the criteria for the Level 5 position only.
3. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
4. 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 Macarena Acosta, HR Advisor by emailing HRRecruitment@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

Integrity and Honesty
The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity. 

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.  

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 Macarena.

Applicants 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.