Area Manager Remote North
Level 6, $124,673 - $137,399 pa pro rata + Super - PSCSAA 2024
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 Madyson Laver on 0457 036 162 or via email at Madyson.Laver@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 an Area Manager Remote North, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing all housing activities within designated areas.
The position manages local resources and key stakeholder relationships to maximise organisational outcomes in accordance with regional strategic planning. Identifies and promotes business development opportunities and partnerships.
Some of your responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
- Manage the business activities of the area office encompassing the full range of asset management, tenancy management and related financial management and reporting functions.
- Control, monitor and review all revenue and expenditure activities in accordance with the Financial Management Act and controls the reconciliation of daily banking.
- Assist with the management of town based and remote Aboriginal communities in conjunction with AHS and Regional Manager.
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:
- 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).
- A two [2] page summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the job description and Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria).
Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.
Further Job-Related Information:
Please contact Madyson Laver on 0457 036 162 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 Michela Orsini, via email on HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au, mentioning the vacancy reference number HRC0266711 for assistance.
Currently there are one (1) permanent full-time positions in Karratha and one (1) permanent full-time positions in South Hedland available for filling. Other suitable applicants will be placed in a recruitment pool. This pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill other similar full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term vacancies with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency. Please note that being placed in the pool does not guarantee your placement in a position.
