About the location
With our head office located in Fremantle, you’ll get to visit the new FOMO building which sits at the heart of the Kings Square redevelopment and forms a key component of the future revitalisation of Fremantle.
A destination of discovery, the precinct offers an eclectic mix of venues in the heart of Fremantle’s King Square. Click here to find out more: Vist Us FOMO.
Benefits of Working With Us
Communities offers you career progression, variety, access to comprehensive learning and development, and great employment conditions. Some of these benefits may include:
- 4 weeks annual leave,
- 3 days additional public sector holidays,
- 15 days personal leave per annum,
- 11% superannuation, full employer contribution,
- Discount on private health insurance,
- Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work locations for enhanced work life balance,
- 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),
- Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services,
- Study assistance,
- 14 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months continuous service,
- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations and,
- 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
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 two [2] page written application addressing points 1,2,3,6 & 7 of the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the 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 Nijole West, HR Consultant, on 0403 203 642 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 Nijole West. 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
- Child Protection Qualification Framework
- Information for Job Applicants
- JDF - Manager (Duty of Care) - SCL4.docx
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