Job opportunity

Please note the closing date has been extended.

Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works.

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.

To better represent the diverse community, we serve and improve employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Sections 51 of the of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) applies to this recruitment process. The Department of Housing and Works is committed to supporting equality, and applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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 contact Ryan Boyd, Regional Manager, on 0432 838 103 or via email to Ryan.Boyd@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 Housing Services Team Leader you will manage the coordination and delivery of housing services through supervision and leadership of its team members within the Pilbara region.

The role provides feedback, coaching and proactive support to team members in their development and career growth opportunities. As a confident communicator you will consult with staff regarding workplace issues and challenges, as you foster a safe working environment and work practices.

You will also contribute to providing training policies and initiatives, supervision of KPI’s and team outcomes whilst developing customer service strategies and initiatives for the region.

Applicants may be eligible for the following regional benefits:

• Government Regional Officer Housing (for applicants not recruited locally).
• District allowance
• Annual travel concessions
• An additional week of annual leave

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 maximum two (2) page written application addressing 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 Ryan Boyd, Regional Manager, on 0432 838 103 or via email to Ryan.Boyd@dohw.wa.gov.au 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 HR Recruitment  via email on HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au, mentioning the vacancy reference number 020931 for assistance.

Currently there is one (1) permanent full-time position available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twenty-four (24) months on a full-time permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.