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Form of work
SalaryThe 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 the Team
The Western Australian (WA) disability landscape continues to change rapidly and the Office of Disability, within the Department of Communities, is responsible for advancing and coordinating strategic disability reforms to maximise the benefit for people with disability, families, carers, the disability sector and the WA Government.
The Office of Disability provides strategic leadership, advice and advocacy to inform and influence government and the WA community to transform and enable people with disability to enjoy full citizenship.
Disability interfaces occur across people of any age, who can require episodic or lifetime interactions that intersect across all areas of government and the community; hence, the Office of Disability must interface with multiple agencies to foster access and inclusion to enable people with disability to participate fully in their community.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Program and Policy Officer, you will play a key role in driving work and innovation to advance inclusion and participation of people with disability in Western Australia.
This is an exciting and fulfilling role, where you will coordinate the implementation of strategic projects that will positively impact the WA community, such as 'A Western Australia for Everyone' State Disability Strategy 2020-2030 and Australia's Disability Strategy 2021 - 2031’.
This role will have a significant external focus, where you will use your effective stakeholder engagement and co-design skills, and you will be involved in the development of policy, reports, briefings and correspondence.
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 employment in this or similar roles.
Our Offer
The Department offers great benefits (some benefits subject to eligibility, and on a pro-rata basis) including:
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Flexible working arrangements including working from home up to 2 days a week
- 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
- Eligibility to join the Fitness Passport program (access to 84 gyms across WA from $13.95 per week)
- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations
- Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Employees
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
- 3 days additional public sector holidays
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 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 resume/CV.
- A three (3) page written application addressing all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
- 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).
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact our friendly HR Team, on *************@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 our HR Recruitment Team. 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.
