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Form of workThe 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 Communities
The 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.
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 us and work in a role which can be both personally and professionally rewarding, where you can make a real difference to the lives of children, families, individuals, and communities throughout Western Australia.
The Opportunity
The Senior Child Protection Worker - Placement Service/Senior Officer Care Services works collaboratively with District staff, foster carers, community groups and other stakeholders to build local capacity and resources to meet the placement and care needs of children in the care of the Department.
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 Jamie King, Assistant District Director, on 0432 840 ***.
The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract employment in this or similar roles.
Why Work in the Kimberley?
The Kimberley region is located in the far north of Western Australia. The stunning region boasts a relaxed atmosphere with many lifestyle and recreational activities available. Staff in the Kimberley maintain a real sense of community and positive relationships with the children and families they work with. A large percentage of the region’s population is Aboriginal, so working here offers a unique opportunity to work within these communities, which have strong ties to culture, ceremony and the arts.
To find out more about living and working in the Kimberley Region, click here.
Which Position Do I Apply For?
Under our Child Protection Workforce Model, priority will be given to qualified applicants in the first instance to maintain a qualified workforce. Should a qualified applicant not be identified then this selection process will be used to fill the vacancy.
If you have a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology or relevant human services area, please apply for the Senior Child Protection Worker Placement Services position. Refer to our website for information about the qualification requirements.
If you do not hold an approved qualification, please apply for the Senior Officer Care Services position.
Benefits of Working With Us
Working in the East Kimberley Region attracts great benefits (subject to eligibility including):
- Additional 1 week Annual Leave (5 weeks total)
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
- Generous Personal Leave entitlements (15 days per annum)
- Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum
- Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Employees
- District Allowance
- Annual Leave Travel Concessions
- Commuted Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Subsidised Housing (GROH) – if based in Halls Creek, rent is capped at $60
per f/night - Airconditioning, gas and water subsidies
- Regional Incentive Scheme
(Kununurra – 50% of additional utilities reimbursed up to $2,000 p/year)
(Halls Creek – 100% of additional utilities reimbursed up to $3,000 p/year) - Salary Packaging Remote Benefits
- Relocation Package
Additional benefits in working for the Department can be viewed here.
RARI
As an approved frontline Child Protection related role, the Senior Child Protection Worker Placement Services position is eligible for the Regional Attraction and Retention Incentive (RARI) Scheme. If you are appointed to a Senior Child Protection Worker Placement Services position from this recruitment process during the effective RARI timeframe, you may be eligible for payments in addition to existing employment entitlements. For further information on RARI, we encourage you to take a look here.
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 summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the job
- A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).
- 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).
Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process.
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Mali Kalem, HR Consultant, on 0403 689 *** 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 Mali Kalem. 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 - Senior Child Protection Worker Placement Services - SCL2.docx
- JDF - Senior Officer Care Services - L5.docx
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