AddressSenior Practice Development Officer
Division: Community Services
Position No: 003462
Salary: Specified Calling Level 3, $118,325 - $130,458 pa + Super - PSCSAA 2022
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: South Hedland
Closing Date: 2024-03-22 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 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.
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 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 where you can make a real difference to the lives of children, families, individuals, and communities throughout Western Australia.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Practice Development Officer, you will be responsible for:
- Providing advice, consultation and assistance to District Directors, Directors, Unit Managers, Team Leaders and other Field staff within the district. This advice will be on operational policy, practice matters and complex casework practice issues,
- Promoting quality practice and continuous improvement in the delivery of services,
- Contributing to the development of monitoring and reviewing frameworks and supports their operation,
- Monitoring, reporting and making recommendations on the standard of Departmental practice,
- Contributing to professional development and Practice Development by engagement in a range of learning strategies including mentoring and coaching.
The attached Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Sally Kirk, District Director, on 0417 915 216 or Sally.Kirk@communities.wa.gov.au during business hours.
There is currently one (1) permanent position available for immediate filling.
The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of permanent employment in this or similar roles.
Living and working in the Pilbara
Living and Working in the Pilbara is from the Ocean to the Desert. The Pilbara offers the perfect opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Pilbara cities and towns are family friendly communities which offer an array of services and activities for the whole family, or individuals to enjoy and participate in. You, your family and friends might spend the morning four-wheel driving through the beautiful outback, before setting up camp and enjoying some fishing. Or you could enjoy fine food and visiting local cafes and restaurants. Whatever your perfect weekend is, when you move to the Pilbara, you'll find all of this, plus much more, all in your backyard.
This position is based in Hedland which is on Karriyarra Country. You will be supporting workers in Hedland, Newman (Nyiyaparli Country), Tom Price (East Garuma Country) and Jigalong (Martu country). Culture is strong, the elders generous in sharing their expertise in caring for children and working with the Department. You will have a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge and share your skills with a relatively inexperienced workforce and share the load with the SPDO based in Karratha.
If you enjoy venturing through amazing untouched scenery and have passion for learning more about traditional Aboriginal culture, this could be the job for you!
Benefits of Working With Us
Communities 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,
- 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service,
- Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services,
- 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.
Qualification Requirements
You must have a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, or relevant human services area to be eligible for this position. All overseas qualifications must be assessed for Australian equivalency. Refer to our website for information about the qualification requirements for this role, and how we will be assessing your qualifications.
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