Job opportunity

The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities.

We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation.

Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people. 

We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, young person or person with disability seeking assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please Louise Shilson on (08) 6414 3711 or via email at Louise.Shilson@dohw.wa.gov.au. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.

When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career
• generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs
• opportunity to support our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Indigenous Network, Gender Equity Champions Group, and Youth Working Group.

Applicants should note that part-time work arrangements are not viable for all roles. Front-line positions have limited access to part-time options due to client needs and operational demands. For specific queries, please contact the person listed in the advertisement. 

About The Role:

As a Regional Ministerial Liaison Officer, you will be responsible for:

• investigating and collaborating across business units to coordinate information and prepare routine and high-level briefings, correspondence and advice in response to enquiries, including Ministerial, Executive, Parliamentary, Ombudsman and Equal Opportunity.
• Coordinating and acting as a central contact point for regional responses to high profile, contentious cases.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement in service delivery.

The Opportunity:

We currently have 1 full-time position available for immediate filling.  Other suitable applicants will be placed in a recruitment Pool.  This Pool will remain active for twenty-four (24) months and may be used to fill other similar full-time, part-time, permanent and fixed term opportunities, with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.  Please note that your placement in the Pool does not guarantee you an offer of employment.

How to Apply:

If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:

1. A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
2. A written application of no more than two [2] pages all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.

Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.

Further Job-Related Information:

Please contact Louise Shilson on (08) 6414 3711 for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).

To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.

If you are unable to view or download these documents, please contact Margia Munoz, A/HR Consultant on 0466 171 398, or via email on HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au, mentioning the vacancy reference number HRC0234510 for assistance.

Applicants are encouraged to apply on line by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button located at the bottom of the screen.