Various Ministerial Liaison Unit Positions Talent Register

Convenience Buttons:     Time Remaining 196 days 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. About our Team

Working in the Office of the Director General in the Ministerial Liaison Unit, you will provide strategic support to the Department’s ministerial offices, conduct critical analysis and review information, and regularly liaise with staff all across the Department and in ministerial offices on a range of complex and diverse matters that may be related to the ministerial portfolios the Department supports including: Early Childhood Education, Child Protection, Prevention of Family & Domestic Violence, Community Services, Women’s Interests, Disability Services, Seniors & Ageing, Volunteering, Youth, Housing and Homelessness.

Are you the person we are looking for? We are looking for people who work well in a fast paced and dynamic environment, have lateral thinking skills, and enjoy problem solving. You will be a team player, have strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to identify and prioritise tasks in a high work volume environment.

You will be able to confidently liaise with a broad range of stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes. We welcome and value diverse work experience. 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 12 months) at the Department of Communities in a range of key positions across the Ministerial Liaison Unit within the Office of the Director General division. Opportunities are temporary and may be offered on a full time or part time basis.

   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 29/02/2024, after which time, you will need to re-apply. Please be aware that there is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made while an application remains on the register.

This Talent Register will be used to fill a number of short-term vacancies (up to 12 months) across the Ministerial Liaison Unit. Location and Benefits These positions are based at our Walyalup Campus (Fremantle) located within Walyalup Koort.

It’s a fantastic location, close to the Fremantle Markets, various cafes and eateries (click here to find out more), car parks and the Fremantle train station. Working at an alternative Communities office location across the state may be considered for short-term opportunities. The Department offers great benefits including: Competitive salary plus super Access to flexible working arrangements 4 weeks annual leave 3 days additional public sector holidays 15 days personal leave per annum 11% superannuation, full employer contribution Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services Achieve your fitness goals with eligibility to join the Fitness Passport program (access to 84 gyms across WA from $13.95 per week) Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Employees

The Opportunities Level 3 Ministerial Support Officer Level 5 Ministerial Liaison Officer Level 6 Senior Ministerial Liaison Officer Level 7 Ministerial and Parliamentary Services Manager For further information, please click on the JDFs for the corresponding roles at the bottom of this page. 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 Migration WA website. How to apply

To express your interest for a short-term job opportunity through the register, apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only: A comprehensive resume/CV that shows what you have been doing and reflect how you’ve acquired and used the skills outlined in the attached JDF (for the level/s you are applying for). Do not address the criteria in the JDF. Please include the names of two [2] referees who can comment on your relevant experience.

2. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable). You will be asked to select the level/s you are applying for as part of the online application.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact the HR Hub Team via We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers: TTY/voice calls

We value diversity To deliver the best service to our clients we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. The more diverse and inclusive our internal community is, the more unique perspectives and bright ideas we share.

  We want applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, 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 the HR Hub Team via email: *****@communities.wa.gov.au. 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 on 29 February 2024 will not be accepted. Attachments:

Agency Department of Communities Company Information Description 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. About our Team

Working in the Office of the Director General in the Ministerial Liaison Unit, you will provide strategic support to the Department’s ministerial offices, conduct critical analysis and review information, and regularly liaise with staff all across the Department and in ministerial offices on a range of complex and diverse matters that may be related to the ministerial portfolios the Department supports including: Early Childhood Education, Child Protection, Prevention of Family & Domestic Violence, Community Services, Women’s Interests, Disability Services, Seniors & Ageing, Volunteering, Youth, Housing and Homelessness.

Are you the person we are looking for? We are looking for people who work well in a fast paced and dynamic environment, have lateral thinking skills, and enjoy problem solving. You will be a team player, have strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to identify and prioritise tasks in a high work volume environment.

You will be able to confidently liaise with a broad range of stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes. We welcome and value diverse work experience. 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 12 months) at the Department of Communities in a range of key positions across the Ministerial Liaison Unit within the Office of the Director General division. Opportunities are temporary and may be offered on a full time or part time basis.

   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 29/02/2024, after which time, you will need to re-apply. Please be aware that there is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made while an application remains on the register.

This Talent Register will be used to fill a number of short-term vacancies (up to 12 months) across the Ministerial Liaison Unit. Location and Benefits These positions are based at our Walyalup Campus (Fremantle) located within Walyalup Koort.

It’s a fantastic location, close to the Fremantle Markets, various cafes and eateries (click here to find out more), car parks and the Fremantle train station. Working at an alternative Communities office location across the state may be considered for short-term opportunities. The Department offers great benefits including: Competitive salary plus super Access to flexible working arrangements 4 weeks annual leave 3 days additional public sector holidays 15 days personal leave per annum 11% superannuation, full employer contribution Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services Achieve your fitness goals with eligibility to join the Fitness Passport program (access to 84 gyms across WA from $13.95 per week) Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Employees

The Opportunities Level 3 Ministerial Support Officer Level 5 Ministerial Liaison Officer Level 6 Senior Ministerial Liaison Officer Level 7 Ministerial and Parliamentary Services Manager For further information, please click on the JDFs for the corresponding roles at the bottom of this page. 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 Migration WA website. How to apply

To express your interest for a short-term job opportunity through the register, apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only: A comprehensive resume/CV that shows what you have been doing and reflect how you’ve acquired and used the skills outlined in the attached JDF (for the level/s you are applying for). Do not address the criteria in the JDF. Please include the names of two [2] referees who can comment on your relevant experience.

2. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable). You will be asked to select the level/s you are applying for as part of the online application.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact the HR Hub Team via We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers: TTY/voice calls

We value diversity To deliver the best service to our clients we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. The more diverse and inclusive our internal community is, the more unique perspectives and bright ideas we share.

  We want applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, 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 the HR Hub Team via email: *****@communities.wa.gov.au. 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 on 29 February 2024 will not be accepted. Attachments