Talent Register Remote Communities Branch

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Talent Register Remote Communities Branch
Division: Professional Standards, Regulation & Legal
Position No: Pool Ref COM44823
Salary: Level 3 to Level 7, $79,156 - $136,891 pa pro rata + Super - PSCSAA 2022
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
Location: Fremantle
Closing Date: 2024-03-31 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.
The Remote Communities Branch drives strategic and operational reform for and with remote and town-based Aboriginal communities towards improving community outcomes and progressing self determination.
This Talent Register will be used to fill a number of short-term vacancies up to 12 months across the Remote Communities Branch.
We often have short term temporary vacancies arise throughout the year. We welcome you to register your interest to come and work with us in one of our Remote Communities focused areas outlined below.
Positions in the Remote Communities Branch are as varied as the communities we serve. Our diverse work requires skillsets such as:

• Project management
• Contract management
• Procurement
• Stakeholder engagement
• Negotiation
• Public policy
• Service reform
• Business analysis
• Evaluation

Our Remote Communities Fund Program Office team is responsible for implementing the housing component of the Western Australian Government’s $350m Remote Communities Fund.
Our Planning and Programs team is responsible for the planning and delivery of land, housing and infrastructure projects, and planning and negotiating land access agreements.
Our Remote Essential and Municipal Services team provides municipal services to 141 remote Aboriginal communities, aiming to improve the viability and sustainability of remote Aboriginal communities and contribute to primary and environmental health and community wellbeing.
Our Town Based Reserves team drives implementation of the whole-of-government policy framework for the transition of Aboriginal town-based reserves.
Our Portfolio and Policy team is responsible for developing and implementing initiatives to drive better housing outcomes, stronger economic participation, and improved governance in Remote Communities.
Our Executive Services team provide professional executive support to the Director Remote Communities and Team Leaders.
Experience working in and/or with Aboriginal communities and organisations is highly regarded but not essential. The Branch is based at our Walyalup Campus (Fremantle), however work from alternative Communities office locations across the state may be considered.
Working for Communities attracts great benefits including generous leave provisions and access to flexible working arrangements. You can learn more about employee benefits on our .
For further information regarding potential roles in the Remote Communities Branch you are welcome to contact Steph Jackson, Manager Remote Communities Fund Program Office, at or on 0448 256 601.
Information about the Talent Register

• 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 Remote Communities Branch.
• 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 31 March 2024, after which time, you will need to reapply.
• There is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made while an application remains on the register.

You only need to register your interest once, and your application will remain on our jobs register until 31 March 2024.
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 .
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 500-word maximum description of why you would like to work in the Remote Communities Branch, which team/s you are interested in working in, and how your skills and experience can contribute to the Remote Communities Branch.
• 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 assessed as suitable through the Talent Register may be used to fill a number of short-term vacancies (up to 12 months) employment across the Remote Communities Branch.
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact .
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 677 767
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 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 . 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.