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.
About the Team
The Youth Team has responsibility for the work undertaken in the Youth Portfolio which includes the following key focus areas:
- Youth development – to support young people to attain life skills, develop the knowledge and confidence needed to be involved in community life and to respond to issues impacting their lives. A number of service agreements and grants are provided by Communities to support this.
- Youth engagement – to provide opportunities for young people to be involved in decisions that affect them, whether this is at a State or local level - such as the Ministerial Youth Advisory Council.
- Positive promotion of young people – initiatives that promote and value young people for who they are and the positive contributions they are making, such as Youth Week WA.
- Advocating on behalf of the needs of young people – raising awareness with stakeholders of the needs of young people, particularly related to services and decisions that affect them, such as the WA Youth Action Plan 2024-2027, Koorlangka Bidi.
Shape the future for young people in WA.
As a Policy Officer (Level 5) or Senior Policy Officer (Level 6) in the Youth Team, you’ll contribute to policy and strategy that directly improves outcomes for young people aged 10–25. Working in a dedicated youth portfolio, you’ll undertake policy development, research and analysis, and provide strategic advice on issues that matter to young people—supporting their participation, amplifying their voices, and promoting their contributions across the community. This role will suit candidates who are genuinely motivated to work in youth policy and make a meaningful impact, rather than those seeking a broad policy pool or pathway into other portfolios
The attached Job Description Forms (JDFs) provide more information about the positions. For further information we encourage you to contact Priscilla Bignoux, Manager Strategic Policy on 0403074259 or email Priscilla.Bignoux@communities.wa.gov.au
The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract employment and/or 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:
- A current comprehensive resume/CV.
- A two [2] page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
- A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
- An application form (for hard copy applications only).
During the application process, you will be asked to indicate which position you are applying for. If you are applying for both roles, please address the criteria for the higher level position.
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Joyce Briggs, HR Advisor on 0478 264 755 or email hrrecruitment@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
Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace. Please contact Joyce Briggs, HR Advisor on 0478 264 755 or email hrrecruitment@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.
Attachments:-
Application Form
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Information for Job Applicants.pdf
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JDF - Policy Officer (S&P Strategy) - Level 5
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JDF - Senior Policy Officer (Strategy & Partnerships) - Level 6
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