AddressThe 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
The Family Support Officer, in accordance with the principles of engagement, inclusiveness, collaboration and capacity building is responsible for:
- Providing supervision and transport services for families, children and young people.
- Providing information and support to families, children and young people about accessing Department and community resources.
- Providing administrative assistance as required.
Why Work in the Kimberley?
The Kimberley region is located in the far north of Western Australia. The stunning region boasts a relaxed atmosphere with many lifestyle and recreational activities available. Staff in the Kimberley maintain a real sense of community and positive relationships with the children and families they work with.
A large percentage of the region’s population is Aboriginal, so working here offers a unique opportunity to work within these communities, which have strong ties to culture, ceremony and the arts.
To find out more about living and working in the Kimberley Region, click here.
Benefits of Working With Us
Working in the East Kimberley Region attracts great benefits (subject to eligibility including):
- Additional 1 week Annual Leave (5 weeks total)
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
- Generous Personal Leave entitlements (15 days per annum)
- Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum
- Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Employees
- District Allowance
- Annual Leave Travel Concessions
- Commuted Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Airconditioning subsidy for wet season
- Salary Packaging Remote Benefits
Additional benefits in working for the Department can be viewed here.
RARI
As a frontline child protection related role, this position is eligible for the Regional Attraction and Retention Incentive (RARI) Scheme. If you are appointed from this recruitment process 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.
*Only eligible if commencement date is prior to 30/06/2024*The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Jamie King, Assistant District Director on 0432 840 ***.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies fixed term or permanent that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.
Join the Department of Communities Today!
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 one page summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the job description and Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria).
- 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 Varsha Joypaul-Kheeroo, HR Consultant, on 0466 274 *** or email *************@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 ***
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.
Attachments:
- Application Form
- Information for Job Applicants
- JDF
- Family Support Officer (Community Services)
- Generic
- Level 2
- Aug 2023.docx
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