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Regulation & Quality Talent Register (ECRU/WWC Screening Unit/ECLIR)

Division: Professional Standards, Regulation & Legal

Position No: Pool Ref COM29225

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time

Location: Perth

Closing Date: 2026-10-07 4:00 PM

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, 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 Team

The Regulation and Quality Directorate exists to uphold the highest ethical and professional standards. Protecting interests and people within the areas of Child Safety; Disability Services; Seniors and Veterans and those in financial hardship, Regulation and Quality works to assess applications, encourage, monitor, and investigate compliance and build capability through community engagement.

The varying areas that you could work within include:

The Education and Care Regulatory Unit (ECRU) approves and monitors early childhood education care services in WA and is looking for applicants who are committed to the aims of the Department - to protect children from harm and ensure high-quality care is provided in early childhood education and care services.

The Working with Children Screening Unit (WWCSU) aims to safeguard children through the ongoing collection and assessment of information that is relevant to whether a child may be exposed to a risk of harm if an individual is engaged in child-related work.

The Education and Care Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations (ECLIR) unit is responsible for providing input into the ongoing development and review of the National Quality Framework for early childhood education and care services in Western Australia.

Opportunities available across these areas in the Regulation and Quality directorate are looking for engaging applicants who are ready to make a difference in their day-to-day roles.

What is a 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 within ECRU, WWCSU, or ECLIR.

- Opportunities are temporary and may be offered on a full-time or part-time basis.
- You only need to register your interest once, and your application will remain on our jobs register for current and future opportunities until the advertisement closure date.

The Opportunities

ECRU:

Level 3 Compliance Support Officer ($86,439 - $92,795) - work as part of a team undertaking various compliance and administrative functions.

Level 4 Investigations Officer ($95,782 - $100,526) - conduct investigations following notifications of Incidents or Complaints.

Level 4 Assessment Officer ($95,782 - $100,526) - provide assessments in relation to the quality of service provided by Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Providers.

Level 5 Data Analyst ($105,167 - $114,938) - responsible for the collection and collation of data and preparation of division-wide financial and performance reports.

Level 5 Senior Assessment Officer ($105,167 - $114,938) - challenge yourself in this role with complex and difficult Regulatory Assessments.

Level 5 Senior Investigations Officer ($105,167 - $114,938) - conduct investigations of serious incidents or complaints.

WWC Screening Unit (& NDIS Support):

Level 2 Customer Support Officer ($76,912 - $82,464) - provide quality customer service as the first point of contact for members of the community accessing the Working with Children Screening Unit’s services.

Level 3 Screening Officer ($86,439 - $92,795) - process and assess record checks in accordance with relevant policies, standards, and legislations.

Specified Calling Level 2 Senior Assessing Officer ($112,266 - $123,008) - assess applications in accordance with legislation, approved standards, and delegations.

ECLIR:

Level 6 Senior Legislation and Strategy Officer ($120,457 - $132,753) - formulate policy while reviewing and developing legislation with an emphasis on the education and care services sector.

To apply, please submit your application online, including a current resume/CV, copies of qualifications, and the names of two referees who can comment on your relevant experience.

The Department of Communities is committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce and encourages applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women, and youth.

The Department offers a range of benefits, including attractive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and learning and development opportunities.

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