Relationship And Contract Officer - Talent Register (Regional)

Talent Register for Relationship and Contract Officer (Regional)

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.

Information about the Talent Register

• The Department of Communities’ priority and focus remains on appointing merit based selected staff, permanently
• This Talent Register is an online portal that allows you to register your interest for short term contract opportunities (up to twelve (12) months) at the Department of Communities in a range of key positions across the Contracting directorate.
• Opportunities are temporary and may be full time or part time.  
• For some roles we can make direct appointments which will mean you won’t need to go through a full competitive recruitment process.  
• The register is actively monitored, and applicants may be contacted if an opportunity arises suiting their skills and experience
• Once you apply, your CV will stay on the register until 04 May 2024, after which time, you will need to reapply.
• Please be aware there is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made while an application remains on the register.

This recruitment process will be used to fill a number of short-term vacancies (up to 12 months) across Contracting. 

Location and Benefits

These positions are based in Albany, Kalgoorlie, Broome, Kununurra, Karratha, Geraldton, Bunbury and Northam.

Working at one of Communities office locations across the state may be considered for short-term opportunities.

The Department offers great benefits including:

• competitive salary plus super
• GROH subsidised housing applies for some roles
• relocation assistance for some roles
• access to flexible working arrangements
• 4 weeks annual leave
• 3 days additional public sector holidays
• 15 days personal leave per annum
• 11% superannuation, full employer contribution
• free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services
• cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders employees

The Opportunities:

• Level 5 Relationship and Contract Officer
• Level 6 Senior Relationship and Contract Officer

For further information, please click on the attached Job Description Forms (JDFs).

Eligibility Requirements

You must be an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident or hold an appropriate Australian work visa to apply for a role through the register. Migration information for international applicants can be found on the Migration WA website.

How to apply

To express interest for a short-term job opportunity through the register, apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above or below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. You need to provide us with a comprehensive CV that shows what you have been doing and reflect how you’ve acquired and used the skills outlined in the attached JDF. Do not address the criteria in the JDF. Please include the names of two referees who can comment on your relevant experience.

1. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable)

Visit our Careers website for tips on how to apply.
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at *****@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 ***

We value diversity 

To deliver the best service to our clients we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. The more diverse and inclusive our internal community is, the more unique perspectives and bright ideas we share.  We want applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, 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 Human Resources 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.

You can find information on our focus on diversity by visiting our Careers webpage 

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm  4 May 2024 will not be accepted.

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