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SalaryWork Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
Location: Stirling Street, Perth
Closing Date: 2024-01-08 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
If you’re looking for and you're passionate about making a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families, then this could be the job for you!
About Us
The work we do at Communities is complex, meaningful and important. We are Western Australia’s major human services department bringing together vital services and functions that enable individual, family and community wellbeing. Our committed people come to work every day to make a real impact on the lives of the people we support.
The Role
As a Family Support Officer you will provide supervision and transport services for children and young people in care, and their families. You will also utilise your outstanding customer service skills and community knowledge to provide information and support to families about how to access the Departmental and community resources available to them.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Annika Zemzars, Business Manager, on 0403 161 147.
Our Offer
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for fixed term or permanent opportunities (full time or part time) that arise within the next 12 months. Fixed term opportunities may have the possibility of extension and/or conversion to permanency.
The Department offers great benefits (some benefits subject to eligibility, and on a pro-rata basis) including:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
- Achieve your fitness goals with eligibility to join the
- Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Employees
- 3 days additional public sector holidays
- Supportive team environment
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 two (2) page written application addressing all of the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the attached JDF.
- 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 a HR Consultant at .
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
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 a HR Consultant at . If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact on 13 64 64.
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
