Division: Professional Standards, Regulation & Legal
Position No: 007322
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Perth CBD
Closing Date: 2025-01-20 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
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 an Information Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in managing and facilitating the flow of information for the Working With Children Screening and Assessments team. The role involves preparing, collating, and gathering information to ensure staff and stakeholders have access to timely and accurate criminal record information for Working With Children Checks (WWCC).
You will be responsible for collaborating and communicating with the relevant jurisdiction or agency in accordance with legislation, policies, and procedures to request the appropriate information required for WWCC. You will also have the responsibility of quality assurance checks in relation to criminal history information.
You thrive in the role as someone who values building stakeholder relationships, is confident to conduct assessments of identified criminal history information for WWCC, and is interested in providing assistance and supervision to other team members.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information, we encourage you to contact Susanne Cunningham, Senior Assessing Officer - Working with Children, on (08) 6414 1067 or via email at
The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of permanent employment in this or similar roles.
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 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 Courtnie Hayes, HR Advisor, via email on
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
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, 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 Courtnie.
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 - Information Coordinator - 007322 - Level 5.docx
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