Apply Now Senior Project Officer and Principal Policy and Project Officer

Overview

Division: Child Protection and Family Support

Position No: Pool Ref COM32025

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

Closing Date: 2025-09-30 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.

About Priority Initiatives Directorate

The Priority Initiatives Directorate was established to provide a dedicated area where priority reform work outside of business-as-usual activities could be focused on with a view to implement and operationalise changes to improve frontline service delivery and enhance integration capabilities within Communities.

Priority Initiatives Directorate role is to also coordinate and align project development and delivery across the Child Protection and Family Support Division.

The Opportunities

As a Level 6 Senior Project Officer, you will provide project coordination and support for significant projects and large programs of work to facilitate service and operational improvements, and successful project and outcomes delivery.

As a Level 7 Principal Policy and Project Officer, you will be responsible for project managing key reforms and projects, including scoping and implementing identified priorities, developing strategic policy and practice, service design and implementation.

The attached Job Description Forms (JDFs) provide more information about the positions. For further information we encourage you to contact Yasmine Breed, Executive Manager via email Yasmine.Breed@communities.wa.gov.au

Join the Department

Apply online by clicking the “Apply for Job” button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

- A current comprehensive resume/CV.
- A two [2] page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF. If applying for both levels please only address selection criteria for the higher level.
- 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).

You will be asked to select the position/s you are interested in 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 Joyce Briggs, A/HR Consultant via hrrecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

SMS relay - 0423 677 767

Integrity, Equity and Diversity

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 embraces diversity and 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, and 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 Joyce Briggs, A/HR Consultant via hrrecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.

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.

Attachments

- Application Form
- Information for Applicants
- JDF - Principal Policy and Project Officer (CPFS Priority Initiatives) - Level 7
- JDF - Senior Project Officer (CS Priority Initiatives) - Level 6

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