Principal Project Officer/ Principal Review Coordinator

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Principal Project Officer/ Principal Review Coordinator

Division: Strategy and Partnerships

Position No: Pool Ref COM9523

Salary: Level 7, $124,347 - $132,904 pa pro rata + Super - PSCSAA 2022

Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Fremantle

Closing Date: 2023-03-27 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

The Department of Communities (Communities) brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.

Everything we do is about people, place and home.

More than just a job!

The purpose of the Strategy and Partnerships division is to deliver better social, economic and cultural outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

The Central Review Team
The Central Review team are responsible for providing a proactive and collaborative approach to working with oversight agencies that review Communities administration of the Children and Community Services Act 2004.

The team would like to establish a pool of competitive applicants 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.

The Opportunities
Following the establishment of new positions, there are currently several Permanent and Fixed Term positions available for immediate filling in the Central Review team for the below roles.

As a Principal Project Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Developing responses to Child Death Notifications.
• Conducting Internal Reviews and drafting Communities’ responses to the Ombudsman Western Australia (Ombudsman) to inform the Ombudsman’s review of child deaths and Family Domestic Violence (FDV) fatalities.
• May be called upon to prepare briefings and draft correspondence relating to Coronial matters relevant to Communities.
• Tracking and reporting on the implementation of recommendations delivered to Communities by oversight agencies.
• Coordinating, leading and managing detailed research, analysis and evaluation in support of the team and Division’s objectives.

As a Principal Review Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing briefings and drafting correspondence relating to Coronial matters relevant to Communities.
• Working with Legal Services and the State Solicitors Office to support witnesses to prepare for and give evidence at Coronial Inquests.
• Attending Coronial Inquests.
• May be called upon to conduct Internal Reviews and draft Communities’ responses to the Ombudsman to inform the Ombudsman’s review of child deaths and FDV fatalities.
• Tracking and reporting on the implementation of recommendations delivered to Communities by oversight agencies.
• Coordinating, leading and managing detailed research, analysis and evaluation in support of the team and Division’s objectives.

The attached Job Description Forms (JDF) provide more information about the positions.

For further information about the opportunities, we encourage you to contact Kelly Van Maanen, Director Professional Practice on 0435 103 933.

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 comprehensive resume/CV;

• A three [3] page written application addressing all the essential selection criteria as stated on the JDF for the position you are applying for;
• 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).

At the time of applying, you will be asked to identify which role/s you are applying for.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Elle Moore, HR Advisor on 0476 908 353 or email HRHUB@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 677 767

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 Elle Moore, HR Advisor on 0476 908 353 or email HRHUB@communities.wa.gov.au.

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.