Foster and Family Care - Various Positions
Division: Community Services
Position No: Pool Ref COM33824
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Closing Date: :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 self-care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.
The Opportunities The Fostering and Family Care Team is expanding and creating a new team - Fostering Connections. This team will be responsible for providing an information and advice service for all Foster and Family carers in Western Australia. They will work collaboratively with District leadership teams and OOHC provider organisations to provide advice and analysis of carers support needs to inform future recruitment and retention for family based carers. They will propose solutions to thematic carer challenges based on feedback and will work in collaboration with a range of business units to improve carers' experience of accessing information, advice and support when needed.
The team will work alongside experienced Foster and Family care team members who lead on recruitment, assessment and approval of new carers, within Statewide Services.
Applications from those with relevant professional experience supporting carers and those with lived experience as carers are welcomed and encouraged.
Please refer to the attached Job Description Forms (JDFs) for more information about each role, their responsibilities, and requirements.
The fixed term positions below are currently available for immediate filling for a period of up to 18 months with the possibility of extension or permanency.
One [1] Team Leader position - Specified Calling Level 3 One [1] Senior Child Protection Worker position - Specified Calling Level 2 One [1] Child Protection Worker position – Specified Calling Level 1 One [1] Principal Policy and Project Officer position - Level 7 Two [2] Senior Project Officer position – Level 6 One [1] Project Officer position – Level 5 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.
Qualification Requirements You must have a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, or relevant human services area to be eligible for the Specified Calling position/s. All overseas qualifications must be assessed for Australian equivalency. Refer to our website for information about the qualification requirements for these roles, and how we will be assessing your qualifications.
Join the Department of Communities If you are an internal communities employee, please ensure you provide line manager approval to be released at the time of applying.
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 comprehensive resume/CV. A two [2] page summary cover letter addressing which role you are applying for, why you want the position and how you meet the essential criteria of the role. If you are applying for multiple roles, please ensure you provide a cover letter for each role you are applying for. Note: When applying online, you will be prompted to select your role preference/s. If you are applying for the Specified Calling position/s, please provide a copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable). If you are applying for the general division positions, please provide 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). Applicants who are shortlisted will be assessed on all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process.
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources on .
The Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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 Human Resources via .
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Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
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