The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform.
Opportunity – Disability Support Worker Level 1
Disability Support Workers employed by Department of Communities are known as Social Trainers.
As a Disability Support Worker (Social Trainer) you will be supporting individuals with an intellectual disability or Autism to live their lives as independently as possible. This may involve support with their personal care including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and toileting, household duties and community activities. Social Trainers may be required to work with either adults or children, in a variety of accommodation options, across the Perth Metropolitan Area.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the attached "Social Trainer Information Pack" prior to applying.
We are currently seeking interested applicants to apply for casual and fixed term positions across the metro areas. (Locations listed below)
Things to Consider Before Applying
To be eligible you must:
- Be available to attend the entirety of the 4-week Full Time induction.
- Arrangements cannot be made to work specific shift times or days during this period, you must be available to work the rostered shifts as required on a full-time basis (there will be no overnight shifts during the induction period, but it will include weekends and afternoon/evenings in addition to daytime shifts).
- You will be required to travel to our Learning & Development Training Facility for some of this 4-week period (Will be held in Fremantle (Walyalup)). The remainder of your 4 weeks induction will be rostered at one of our group homes
- Our rosters work on a rotating basis to ensure fair and equitable shifts for all employees, you must have the ability to work a mixture of shifts across Monday to Sunday including Public Holidays, weekends, mornings, afternoon/evenings and sleep shifts.
- Hold a current Australian drivers licence.
- Successfully complete our criminal record screening.
- Pass a medical assessment.
- Obtain a NDIS Worker Screening when requested.
Based on prior experience and qualifications in Certificate IV in Disability you may be eligible to be considered for Social Trainer Level 2.
For further information on the role please read the attached Social Trainer Information Pack and refer to the Job Description Form (JDF).
Location and Benefits
These positions are based at our various group homes. You may be required to work across multiple locations.
Ballajura, Bedford, Bellevue, Chidlow, Como, East Victoria Park, Girrawheen, Gosnells, Guildford, Hamilton Hill, Jane Brook, Karnup, Maddington, Mandurah, Midvale, Nollamara, South Lake.
Communities offers you career progression, variety, access to comprehensive learning and development, and great employment conditions. Some of these benefits may include:
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave,
- Up to10 Public Holidays accrued as cumulative leave,
- 3 days additional public sector holidays,
- Up to 12 additional Accrued Days Off,
- 15 days personal leave per annum,
- 12% superannuation, full employer contribution,
- Discount on private health insurance,
- 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
- Eligibility to join the fitness passport program (access to 84 gyms across WA from $13.95 per week),
- Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services,
- Study assistance,
- 14 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months continuous service,
- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations and,
- 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
Information about the Talent Register
- This Talent Register is an online portal that allows you to register your interest for short term contract opportunities (up to twelve (12) months) at the Department of Communities in a range of key positions across Supported Community Living and Safeguards Directorate.
- Opportunities are temporary and may be full time or casual.
- Direct appointments may be available which will mean you won’t need to go through a full competitive recruitment process.
- The register is actively monitored, and applicants may be contacted to discuss opportunities.
- Once you apply, your CV will stay on the register until 20 September 2026, after which time, you will need to reapply.
- Please be aware there is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made while an application remains on the register.
Eligibility Requirements
You must be an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident or hold an appropriate Australian work visa to apply for a role through the register.
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.
- A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Ashik Ahmed via email on HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au. Please provide Job Tittle & Position Number in the subject line as reference.
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 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 Ashik Ahmed via email on HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.
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.
Attachments:-
JDF - Social Trainer - Level 1
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Social Trainer Information Pack
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