• Full Time
• Salary: 70,432 - $75,516 pa pro rata + Super

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. 

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. 

The Opportunity

Are you looking for an opportunity to enhance the lives of children, young people and families?

Permanent and FTC employment includes an additional 25% (30% in country locations) commuted allowance and 17.5% annual leave loading. 

Casuals receive an additional 25% loading allowance and penalty rates may apply.

Our Benefits

We offer great benefits including:

• Flexibility and convenience of rotational shift work
• 13 weeks paid long service leave for every seven years’ continuous service
• Discount on selected private health insurance
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Free counselling services for you and eligible family members
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.

Working in the South West 

The South West District has a great sense of community and connectedness, with endless family friendly venues, great schools and featuring some of the State’s best beaches, forests, and national parks to explore in your spare time. It covers approximately 23,000 kilometres and encompasses 13 local government areas.  The District has a mix of large regional centres with their available amenities and smaller country towns with their unique attractions  

Conditions

Please refer to the Essential Eligibility Requirements/Special Requirements section of the attached JDF. This position is subject to a rotating roster, including weekends and evenings.

Successful applicants will be required to attend mandatory training from 18/06/2024 to 21/06/2024. Please consider your availability before applying, as this is a requirement of the role. 

If you would like to know more, refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) or contact Brenda Bassett , Assistant District Director, on 0432 837 534 during business hours

Want to join us?

Visit the main advertisement on the WA Government Jobs Board available at the "Apply Now" link below.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Reference number: COM13224.