Senior Executive Officer - Ministerial (L6) And Executive Manager (L7)

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Senior Executive Officer - Ministerial (L6) and Executive Manager (L7)
Division: Strategy and Partnerships
Position No: Pool Ref COM5024
Salary: Level 6, $110,309 - $121,569/Level 7, $128,077 - $136,891 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: 2024-02-28 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Are you passionate about providing impactful and strategic advice? Do you see yourself working alongside the leaders of our organisation?
This is an exciting opportunity to support challenging social policy issues and help some of the most vulnerable people in WA.
What's great about working in the Executive Services Team?
We are looking for Communities future leaders to join us as Executive Manager and Senior Executive Officer. These roles provide the opportunity to be exposed to the overarching activities and functions of the agency. Working in a multidisciplinary, cross functional team you will work across the spectrum of executive services including ministerial and parliamentary support, corporate support, human resources, finance, planning, reporting and projects.
You will play a key role in liaison with Ministers, senior members of the agency and external stakeholders. This includes providing key strategic advice and you will be in a position of influence. You will provide advice to agency staff who are the subject matter experts to move things efficiently through our systems.
The Executive Manager is a leadership role. You will coordinate resources and oversee planning and reporting to drive delivery of outcomes across the Department.
The Senior Executive Officer coordinates ministerial and corporate functions across the division.
About You:

• You know how to use your knowledge, skills and experience to engage, influence and drive towards outcomes through people.
• You thrive whilst operating within a complex, fast-paced environment.
• You love a challenge, have a curious mindset, and can work collaboratively to balance shared deliverables and personal accountability.

Want to know more?
We encourage you to review the attached Job Description Forms (JDFs) or contact Michelle Duke, Manager Strategic Policy on 0432 836 502 or via email to .
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool 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 roles are full time, however part time arrangements may be considered for the right candidate/s.
Why join Communities?
The Department of Communities is Western Australia’s major human services department that brings together vital services and functions that support individual, family and community wellbeing. We support many Western Australians, with a focus on some of the most vulnerable people in our state. The job we do is rewarding & challenging.
Communities offers you career progression, variety, access to comprehensive learning and development, and great employment conditions. Some of these benefits include (subject to eligibility):

• Working with dynamic, efficient, forward thinking teams
• Access to flexible working and leave arrangements, such as but not limited to, alternative work locations, home-based work, flexi time
• 3 days additional public sector holidays on top of 4 weeks annual leave and 15 days personal leave
• Eligibility to join the

program (access to 84 gyms across WA from $14.25 per week) * Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services

• Support to continue to develop your experience, knowledge and skills
• Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Employees
• Working for an Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the
• 11% superannuation, full employer contribution, which will increase to 12% by 1 July 2025

Visit our to find out about our full range of benefits and why Communities is an incredible place to work!
About the location
With our head office located in Fremantle, you’ll get to visit the newly opened FOMO which sits at the heart of the Walyalup Koort redevelopment and forms a key component of the future revitalisation of Fremantle. A destination of discovery, the precinct offers an eclectic mix of venues. Click here to find out more: .
Join the Department of Communities
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above/below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only: * A current resume/CV

• A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable)
• A (2) two page written application addressing the following work related requirements (selection criteria). Your application should respond to the criteria of the JDF of the highest level position you are applying for:

• Shapes and manages strategy
• Achieves results
• Exemplifies personal integrity and self-awareness

When submitting your application, you will be prompted to select the position/s you are applying for.
Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all essential 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 our friendly Recruitment Team on .
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 .
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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 the Recruitment Team (details above). 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.