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 Opportunity
As the Coordinator Business Support in Therapeutic Care, you will lead a team that provides business support to a state-wide 24/7 rostered therapeutic care service. The role will require a detailed understanding of how to provide administrative support to a 24/7 rostered service as well as the ability to support the provision of high-quality therapeutic care through efficient and effective business support.

The role offers an opportunity to lead a business support team in frontline service delivery that provides direct therapeutic care to the State’s most vulnerable young people. The core components of this role include:

• leading administration processes for Therapeutic Care services.
• reporting around Human Resources, finance and business issues.
• providing strong leadership to the business support team.
• coordination of business services within Therapeutic Care services; and
• providing consultancy and maintaining links between Therapeutic Care services, Finance and Human Resources on relevant administrative issues.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Penny Wakefield, State Director Therapeutic Care on 0400 452 185.

There is currently 1 permanent position available for immediate filling

The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of permanent employment in this or similar roles.

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 three page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
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 Emily Parker, A/HR Hub Coordinator on 0478 853 062 and email hrrrecruitment@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 Emily Parker, A/HR Hub Coordinator on 0478 853 062 and email hrrrecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au

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.