District Administration Officer Division: Child Protection and Family Support Position No: Pool Ref COM2626 Salary: Operational Officer Unqualified Stream Level 3, $86,439 - $92,795 pa pro rata Super - (DOC) CPCSA 2024 Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Location: Mirrabooka Closing Date: 2026-02-27 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) About the Division The Child Protection and Family Support division provides and funds a range of child safety and family support services throughout the state including assessing and investigating child abuse and neglect including mandatory reports of child abuse, Working with Children Checks, fostering and adoption services, counselling and outreach programs, crisis accommodation, homelessness services, and emergency services support. The Role The Department of Communities has service delivery child protection offices located throughout Western Australia. The offices are open to members of the public who are seeking support or information relating to child protection and family support matters. District Administration Officers support the delivery of these services by working closely with the Business Manager to ensure the office runs smoothly and effectively. They do this by: Developing and maintaining quality administrative services. Providing and ensuring quality assurance through financial analysis. Facilitating the induction of staff. Undertaking projects and providing an executive support to the District Director. Facilitating the development and maintenance of quality information management and technology systems. Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for more information. For any position specific enquiries, we encourage you to contact Tayla McKinnon , A/Business Manager , on (08) 6277 4999 or via email to Tayla.McKinnon@communities.wa.gov.au. The Opportunity Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for future permanent and temporary District Administration Officer (or similar role) vacancies that arise within the next 18 months across the Department of Communities. In return for your skills, passion, and commitment we will offer you a challenging job, a safe and healthy working environment, and a range of benefits (subject to eligibility) including: Flexible working arrangements (including flexible working hours, 9-day fortnight consideration, and work from work options) Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum Eligibility to join the Fitness Passport program 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service 18 weeks paid parental leave 10 days Disability Leave 5 days Reproductive Health Leave Discount on private health insurance Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for you and your family 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees Working for a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers Employers program. Want to join us? Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above or below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only: A current resume/CV. A two page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF. 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). For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact the HR Recruitment team at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au. 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 embraces diversity and firmly 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, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA community, 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 HR Recruitment team via HRRecruitment@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 will not be accepted. Attachments: Application Form Information for Applicants - JDF - District Administration Officer
