Salary: Specified Calling Level 4, $134,613 - $143,896 pa pro rata + Super - PSCSAA 2022Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full TimeLocation: South Metropolitan Region, Fremantle, Rockingham, Mandurah, Cannington, ArmadaleClosing Date: 2024-05-10 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)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 . 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 OpportunityAs 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 RequirementsYou 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 for information about the qualification requirements for this role, and how we will be assessing your qualifications.Join the Department of CommunitiesApply 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).