Description:
The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, 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 Assistant District Director leads the integration, implementation and management of Care Teams and support to children in care in the District. This role assists the District to fulfil its statutory responsibilities and is responsible for establishing responses within the framework of the Department of Communities Strategic Plan and operational guidelines. The Assistant District Director assists the District operations and establishes and maintains partnerships with non-Government Agencies to work together to produce improved outcomes for children, individuals, families and communities. Within the authority of the Children and Community Services Act 2004, the Assistant District Director assists the District’s responses to protect children and improve the quality of care that children in care receive.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Belinda Marra, District Director on (08) 6277 3888.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.
Qualification Requirements
You must have a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, or relevant human services area to be eligible for this position. All overseas qualifications must be assessed for Australian equivalency. Refer to our website for information about the qualification requirements for this role, and how we will be assessing your qualifications.
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 resume/CV.
- A 3 (three) page written application addressing all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
- A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).
- 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).
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact HR Consultant, Varsha Joypaul-Kheeroo on 0466 274 112 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
The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.
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 Varsha Joypaul-Kheeroo. 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.