Department of Communities - Frontline Talent Register (Kimberley Region)

Convenience Buttons:     Time Remaining 120 days Closing date extended to 4pm 31 March 2024 Direct permanent, temporary and casual appointment opportunities  Communities acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Western Australia, and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. The Kimberley Talent Register is an online portal that allows you to register your interest for vacancies at the Department of Communities. Opportunities are permanent, temporary, and casual and may be full time or part time.

   For some roles we can make direct appointments which will mean you won’t need to go through a full competitive recruitment process.    You only need to register your interest once, and your application will remain on our jobs register until 31 March 2024.    One Communities, One Team  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. Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers

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. We value diversity  To deliver the best service to our clients we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. The more diverse and inclusive our internal community is, the more unique perspectives and bright ideas we share.

  We want applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth. You can find information on our focus on diversity by visiting our Careers webpage  Working in the Kimberley   Our Kimberley region offers the perfect opportunity to grow both personally and professionally, so if you enjoy venturing through the amazing untouched scenery and have passion for learning more about traditional Aboriginal culture, this could be the job for you!    Benefits

Working in the Kimberley Region attracts great benefits (subject to eligibility) including:   Relocation assistance  Subsidised Housing (GROH)  Commuted Time off in Lieu (TOIL)   Generous Personal Leave Entitlements (15 Days per annum)   Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum  Travel Concessions  Airconditioning, gas and water subsidies District Allowance   17.5% Annual Leave Loading  Salary Packaging   Remote Benefits Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Employees   To find out more about living and working in the Kimberley click here.    The register is actively monitored to match applicants to opportunities.     Apply to join the Communities team for the following (but not limited to) positions:  Important information: to be appointed to the Child Protection Worker role, you have to meet the essential qualification requirements by holding a university qualification in social work, psychology or relevant services area.

To find out more about qualification requirements, view the qualifications assessment page. If you are appointed to a frontline child protection related role, you may be eligible for the Regional Attraction and Retention Incentive (RARI) Scheme. If you are offered a position from this Talent Register during the effective RARI timeframe, you may be eligible for payments in addition to existing employment entitlements.

For further information on RARI, we encourage you to take a look here. Who are we looking for  For further information on these roles and many more please visit our Careers website. The register is actively monitored and applicants will be contacted if an opportunity arises suiting their skills and experience.

Please be aware there is no guarentee that an offer of employment will be made while an application remains on the register. Other Opportunities  Please check back regularly as current vacancies may be added here as they arise. 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 interest for a 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 comprehensive resume/CV  A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable) if applying for Child Protection Worker Position. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable)   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 *************@communities.wa.gov.au.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:  TTY/voice calls

Agency Department of Communities Company Information Description Closing date extended to 4pm 31 March 2024 Direct permanent, temporary and casual appointment opportunities  Communities acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Western Australia, and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. The Kimberley Talent Register is an online portal that allows you to register your interest for vacancies at the Department of Communities. Opportunities are permanent, temporary, and casual and may be full time or part time.

   For some roles we can make direct appointments which will mean you won’t need to go through a full competitive recruitment process.    You only need to register your interest once, and your application will remain on our jobs register until 31 March 2024.    One Communities, One Team  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. Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers

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. We value diversity  To deliver the best service to our clients we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. The more diverse and inclusive our internal community is, the more unique perspectives and bright ideas we share.

  We want applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth. You can find information on our focus on diversity by visiting our Careers webpage  Working in the Kimberley   Our Kimberley region offers the perfect opportunity to grow both personally and professionally, so if you enjoy venturing through the amazing untouched scenery and have passion for learning more about traditional Aboriginal culture, this could be the job for you!    Benefits

Working in the Kimberley Region attracts great benefits (subject to eligibility) including:   Relocation assistance  Subsidised Housing (GROH)  Commuted Time off in Lieu (TOIL)   Generous Personal Leave Entitlements (15 Days per annum)   Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum  Travel Concessions  Airconditioning, gas and water subsidies District Allowance   17.5% Annual Leave Loading  Salary Packaging   Remote Benefits Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Employees   To find out more about living and working in the Kimberley click here.    The register is actively monitored to match applicants to opportunities.     Apply to join the Communities team for the following (but not limited to) positions:  Important information: to be appointed to the Child Protection Worker role, you have to meet the essential qualification requirements by holding a university qualification in social work, psychology or relevant services area.

To find out more about qualification requirements, view the qualifications assessment page. If you are appointed to a frontline child protection related role, you may be eligible for the Regional Attraction and Retention Incentive (RARI) Scheme. If you are offered a position from this Talent Register during the effective RARI timeframe, you may be eligible for payments in addition to existing employment entitlements.

For further information on RARI, we encourage you to take a look here. Who are we looking for  For further information on these roles and many more please visit our Careers website. The register is actively monitored and applicants will be contacted if an opportunity arises suiting their skills and experience.

Please be aware there is no guarentee that an offer of employment will be made while an application remains on the register. Other Opportunities  Please check back regularly as current vacancies may be added here as they arise. 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 interest for a 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 comprehensive resume/CV  A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable) if applying for Child Protection Worker Position. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable)   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 *************@communities.wa.gov.au.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:  TTY/voice calls