Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 25th May 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Prevention & Diversion ManagerDivision: DisabilityPosition No: 018355Salary: Level 7, $128,077 - $136,891 pa + Super - PSCSAA 2022Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full TimeLocation: FremantleClosing Date: 2024-05-28 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.About CommunitiesThe work we do at Communities is meaningful and rewarding. We bring together vital services that support children, young people, families, and communities to grow and ultimately thrive.Working with the Communities can be both personally and professionally rewarding whether you are working in a front-line role or a corporate role. All our staff contribute to achieving our common goals, which make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families in our communities.Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the . 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 us and work in a role where you can make a real difference to the lives of children, families, individuals, and communities throughout Western Australia.The OpportunityAs a Prevention & Diversion Manager, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic Policy in relation to people with disability interfacing with the justice system.The role provides leadership regarding the development of prevention and diversion strategies, fosters positive approaches with the aim of reducing recidivism, and has a lead role in developing and building capacity across the Disability Sector to support people with disability interfacing with the justice system. This will require significant stakeholder engagement both within the Department of Communities and across the Justice system.If you are someone who loves coming to work, has the right attitude, resilience and the ability to support, build and maintain relationships, we would love to hear from you!!The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Sam Neylon, Director Disability Justice Service, via .There is currently 1 fixed term position available for immediate filling for a period of 5 months, with the possibility of extension or permanency.The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract employment in this or similar roles.About the locationWith 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: .Benefits of Working With UsCommunities 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
- 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.
- A three [3] page written application addressing all 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).