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.
Join our Team!
The Aboriginal Outcomes Division is multi-disciplinary and focuses on programs, projects and initiatives that support and enable the Department to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children, families and communities. The division operates at a whole-of-system, whole-of-government and whole-of-agency level. Projects focus on targeting organisational capability, developing new ways of working, enhancing economic development and designing and delivering new models of service delivery. The determination of project areas is defined by Government and the Department, which reflects emerging themes within Aboriginal communities.
The team environment is agile, dynamic, focused on positive outcomes and delivering change across our target areas. Our team embodies the Departmental values.
We achieve a culturally secure work environment and prioritise cultural awareness across our team to support and enable improved outcomes for Aboriginal staff, Aboriginal children, people, families and communities.
The work we do at Communities is complex, important and meaningful. We focus on the needs and aspirations of the individuals, children and families we serve. We support people to be the best they can be, to live a meaningful life, with opportunity.
We welcome you to register your interest to work with us in one of our people focused areas outlined below
- Our Executive & Ministerial Services Team - Ensure the Ministerial, Parliamentary matters, Cabinet matters, Director General and Assistant Director Generalcorrespondence requests have the most current and correct information included, aswell as the appropriate strategic messaging.
- Our Cultural Competence & Responsiveness Team - Developing the frameworks to improve the cultural capability and cultural competence of Aboriginal Outcomes Division throughout Communities.
- Our Best Practice Partnership Team – Inform, guide and develop culturally responsive and fit for purpose ways of working with Aboriginal people with a focus on internal and external stakeholders.
- Our Aboriginal Workforce Support Team – Develop Communities to be an employer of choice for Aboriginal people throughout WA.
- Our Strategy & Accountability Team – Coordinate Communities response to priority reform initiatives including; Aboriginal Economic Reform, Reform, Governance & Relationships and lead the Communities commitment to the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
The Opportunities
- Level 2 Administrative Support Officer
- Level 3 Administrative Assistant
- Level 4 Project Assistant
- Level 4 Executive Support Officer
- Level 4 Executive Assistant
- Level 5 Executive Officer
- Level 5 Project Officer
- Level 6 Senior Project Officer
- Level 6 Senior Executive Officer
- Level 7 Executive Manager
- Level 7 Principal Project Officer
- Level 8 Project Manager
Role statetment for each of the above roles is attached for information purpose only.
Information about the Talent Register
- This Talent Register is an online portal that allows you to register your interest for short term contract opportunities ( up to twelve (12) months) at the Department of Communities in a range of key positions across the Aboriginal Outcomes Division.
- Opportunities are temporary and may be full time or part time.
- For some roles we may be able to make direct appointments which will mean you won’t need to go through a comprehensive recruitment process.
- The register is actively monitored, and applicants may be contacted if an opportunity arises suiting their skills and experience.
- Once you apply, the register will stay open until 30/09/2024, after which time, you will need to reapply.
- Please be aware there is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made while an application remains on the register.
This talent register will be accessible for up to 12 months to fill a number of short-term vacancies within the Aboriginal Outcomes Division.
Location and Benefits
These positions are based at our Walyalup Campus (Fremantle) located within Walyalup Koort.
These positions are based at our Walyalup Campus (Fremantle) located within Walyalup Koort. It’s a great location close to the Fremantle Markets, various new cafes and eateries (click here to find out more), car parks and the Fremantle train station
Working at one of Communities office locations across the state may be considered for short term opportunities.
The Department offers great benefits including:
- Competitive salary plus super access to flexible working arrangements
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 3 days additional public sector holidays
- 15 days personal leave per annum
- 11% superannuation, full employer contribution
- Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services
- Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Employees
Visit our benefits page for more details.
Eligibility Requirements
You must be an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident or hold an appropriate Australian work visa to apply for a role through the register. Migration information for international applicants can be found on the Migration WA website.
How to apply
To express your interest for a short-term job opportunity through the register, 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 copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
- A one page cover letter outlining, experience on actively engaging the Aboriginal community, fostering meaningful relationships and collaborating effectively with various stakeholders.
You will be asked to select the position/s you are interested in as part of the online application.
Applicants assessed as suitable through the talent register may be used to fill a number of short-term vacancies ( up to 12 months ) employment across the Aboriginal Outcomes Division.
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact a HR Recruitment team member 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
We value 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 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.