Job opportunity

The Department of Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting and retaining Aboriginal people as a vital part of our diverse and talented workforce.  The Department recognises Aboriginality as a genuine occupational qualification for this position under 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as such, and be recognised by the community.

Looking for more than just a job?
Discover a lifestyle opportunity across the East Kimberley, West Kimberley, and Pilbara — where career growth meets adventure, community, and balance.

Choose a setting that suits your lifestyle. In the East Kimberley, vast horizons, ancient ranges, and iconic waterways like Lake Argyle create a landscape unlike anywhere else, where community and country are deeply connected. Along the Kimberley coast, dramatic red cliffs meet turquoise waters, and remote wilderness shapes a truly unique rhythm of life. Further south, the Pilbara offers its own rugged beauty, with sweeping plains, ancient gorges, and rich red earth that make every day feel both grounding and extraordinary.

Imagine finishing work and stepping straight into some of Australia’s most breathtaking landscapes. These are places where your downtime truly feels like a break, and your work connects you to something bigger.

Benefits of working in North-West WA

• Relaxed pace of life — less traffic, less stress, and more time to enjoy what matters
• Close-knit communities — where relationships matter and your work has real impact
• Unmatched natural beauty — waterfalls, gorges, coastlines, and outback landscapes at your doorstep
• Outdoor lifestyle — fishing, camping, hiking, boating, and exploring iconic locations like El Questro, Horizontal Falls, and Karijini National Park
• Year-round sunshine and unforgettable sunsets that make every day feel different

You will also be rewarded with the following benefits (subject to eligibility, and provided on a pro-rata basis) including:

• Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum
• Travel Concessions (Annual return flight to Perth for you and your dependants after 12 months service)
• District Allowance (up to $7,436 without dependants or $14,872 with dependants in addition to salary)
• Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
• 5 weeks of annual leave
• Salary packaging of remote benefits
• 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• 10 days Disability Leave
• 5 days Reproductive Health Leave
• Working for a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.

The Role
As a Youth and Family Support Worker, you will build and maintain relationships with at-risk Aboriginal children, young people and their families. Key duties include:

• Identifying and engaging with family groups, and developing trusting and respectful relationships.
• Developing and supporting short-term and long-term solutions for the families, including those affected by family and domestic violence.
• Providing advice and support to those who may disclose abuse.
• Linking families with appropriate agency and community resources to ensure responses are initiated.

Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for more information. For any position specific enquiries, we encourage you to contact Gemma Brayshaw, Team Leader Child Safety, on 0437 769 354 during business hours only.

The Opportunity
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for future permanent and temporary vacancies that arise for this or similar roles within the next 6 months in the Pilbara, East Kimberley or West Kimberley districts. 

Want to join us?
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above or below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A current resume/CV.
2. A two (2) 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).

If you who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact the HR Recruitment team at 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

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 HR Recruitment team via HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.

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.  

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.