• Location: ​Kalgoorlie
• Job Type:​​ Full Time
• Housing and Homelessness
• Salary: ​​Level 6, $115,824 - $127,647 pa + Super - PSCSAA 2024

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

As a Senior Project Officer (Homelessness) you will support the planning, delivery and coordination of homelessness services in Kalgoorlie by:

• working with the Office of Homelessness to provide on-ground project support to undertake needs analysis, service mapping, community engagement, and market testing necessary for the commissioning of the homelessness services in Kalgoorlie, with a particular focus on engaging with Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCOs);
• supporting coordination between stakeholders in the homelessness service space, including the development and facilitation of a Rough Sleeper Coordination Group to coordinate allocation of housing and homelessness services.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Fran Keegan, Regional Manager on 0429 885 435.

The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract employment and/or offers of permanent employment in this or similar roles.

Join the Department of Communities

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A current comprehensive resume/CV.
2. A two [2] page summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the job description and Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria).
3. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
4. An application form (for hard copy applications only).

Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Nijole West, HR Consultant Name via email [email protected].

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 here.  

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

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 Nijole West.

Applicants 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.

A job description form is attached.