Fleet, GROH & Travel Officer

The Department of Communities (Communities) is Western Australia’s major human services department; bringing together vital services that support children, young people, families and communities to grow and ultimately to thrive.

Join our dynamic team as a Fleet, GROH and Travel Officer! Are you a Master of Administration, and planning? Do you thrive in a tech-savvy environment with proficiency in Microsoft Office and diverse business systems? We want you!

The Role

As the Fleet, GROH and Travel Officer, you will be the backbone of our corporate services. Using exceptional customer service and communication skills (both verbal and written) you’ll be handling a wide range of operational queries, commercial reporting, processing applications resolving issues related to Fleet, GROH and Travel for internal stakeholders at all levels of authority.

Ready to make a significant impact? Check out the attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Jody Reck; Senior Fleet Officer on 0466 844 *** or at *********@communities.wa.gov.au. Elevate your career with us!

What we are looking for

1. Proven administrative, organisational, and planning skills.
2. Demonstrated computer literacy and technology skills, including experience in using Microsoft Office products, and various business systems.
3. Effective interpersonal and written communication skills including the ability to provide a professional customer service.
4. Demonstrated skills in analysing data and problem solving.

About the Team

You’ll be working within the Facilities business unit within the Department of Communities. It’s a friendly, supportive, and tight-knit team managing a wide range of operational service delivery items for all office building facilities, sites, housing, fleet, maintenance and travel, servicing approximately 82 metro and regional Department of Communities offices throughout Western Australia.

Our Offer

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. 

This position is based at our Fremantle headquarters located within King Square. 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.

The Department offers great benefits (some benefits subject to eligibility, and on a pro-rata basis) including:

• Flexible working arrangements including the option to work from home up to two (2) days a week.
• Flexible leave arrangements
• 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
• Eligibility to join the Fitness Passport program (access to 84 gyms across WA from $13.95 per week)
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations.
• Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Employees
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• 3 days additional public sector holidays
• Supportive team environment

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.

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:

1. A current resume/CV.
2. A two [2] page written application addressing the following essential Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF:

• (Selection Criteria 1): Demonstrated administrative, organisational, and planning skills.
• (Selection Criteria 3): Effective interpersonal and written communication skills including the ability to provide a professional customer service.

1. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
2. An application form (for hard copy applications only).

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 a HR Consultant at *************@communities.wa.gov.au. 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.