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 Opportunity:Positions are available for immediate filling working as part of dynamic team - Target 120, which is a collaborative early intervention program to address the complex needs of at-risk young people and their families to prevent escalating offending behaviour. There are currently various fixed term positions available with the possibility of permanency, for immediate filling across various locations in the Perth metropolitan area, Broome, Kalgoorlie and Bunbury. The role:As a Community Youth Support Worker - Level 2/4, you will be: Identifying and building relationships with at risk children, young people, and their families to increase their safety and wellbeing. Providing support and advice to the Community Youth Officer to assist in increasing safety and wellbeing for at risk children, young people, and their families who are open cases with the Department of Communities. Building relationships with children, young people, and their families to promote routine and stability in the home and assist in providing supports and services that increase safety and wellbeing. The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Danielle Jones, Principal Project Officer – Target 120 on 0459 905 . Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities. Join the Department of Communities Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only: A current resume/CV. A two (2) page written application addressing all the 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 Margia Munoz, HR Advisor on 0466 171 or via email on 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 SMS relay - 0423 677 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, 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 Margia Munoz If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64. Attachments: - Application Form - Information for Job Applicants.pdf JDF Community Youth Support Worker Generic L2-4 May 2026.docx You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader.
