Job opportunity

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

Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.

The Commissioning and Contracting Division is responsible for Communities’ goods and services and community services procurement activities, managing service agreements and grants collectively valued at almost $1 billion.

The Division will oversee Communities’ commissioning activities, recognising that commissioning is a whole of agency process that involves or impacts on most if not all our Division, particularly those with service delivery responsibilities, as well as Strategy and Partnerships, and Aboriginal Outcomes.  To ensure success, it's important that we work closely with our colleagues across the Department – as One Communities - One Team.

The Opportunity
As a Relationship and Contract Officer you will be responsible for managing the contractual relationships with the Directorate’s Government and non-Government Community Service providers and organisations, ensuring funded services are managed in accordance with Departmental policy including value for money, working towards quality practice, achieving standards and continuous improvement.

Using your advanced communication skills you will build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships with Government and non-Government funded services and not-for-profit Community Housing organisations to facilitate positive community outcomes.

The Department offers great benefits including:

• Employer contributions of 12 per cent to your superannuation – using a GESB Super - GESB fund or another super provider of your choice.
• Access to flexible working options.
• 20 working days of annual leave (pro rata for part-time).
• Up to 15 days of personal leave (pro rata for part-time).
• Up to 3 additional public sector holidays in lieu per year. Subject to eligibility.
• Access to mentoring programs.
• Access to the Fitness Passport program.
• Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services.
• 5 days of cultural and ceremonial leave.
• 5 days bereavement leave.

Flexible working arrangements including:

• Flexi and banked leave
• Working from home
• 9 Day fortnight
• Flexibility in start and finish times

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Taylor McDonald, Principal Relationship and Contract Manager, on 0411 183 930 via email Taylor.McDonald@communities.wa.gov.au.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or 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.

• A three (3) page written application addressing the following questions. Please have your Word document ready when applying online, as you will be prompted to copy and paste your responses into the relevant online questions:
• a) The Department of Communities’ iCREATE values drive our expected behaviour, provide an example of where you have demonstrated Accountability in a professional context . (Exemplifies Integrity and Self Awareness).
• b) Please provide a time where you have built a strong relationship with a team member, or stakeholder to achieve an outcome and what did you learn from this experience. (Builds productive relationships)
• c) Describe an outcome or result have you achieved at work which has had the biggest influence on you professionally and why was the outcome so impactful on you? (Achieves Results)

 Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on the Public Sector Capability Profiles (Level 5) during the selection process. Further information can be found Public Sector Capability Profiles.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Courtnie Hayes, A/HR Consultant via email on HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au or 0466 517 569 during business hours only.

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 Courtnie Hayes, A/HR Consultant via email on HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au or 0466 517 569 during business hours only.

If you are an Aboriginal person 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.