Overview
Department of Communities WA – Geraldton WA
5d ago, from Department of Communities WA
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.
Working at Communities can be both personally and professionally rewarding, with the biggest benefit being the contribution you'll make to achieving positive outcomes for the WA community. For further information on the great benefits to employees in both metro and regional locations visit our careers page for more details.
The Opportunity
The Aboriginal District Lead (50(d)) provides senior Aboriginal cultural leadership, drives collaborative district decision-making, and builds strategic partnerships in relation to improving outcomes for Aboriginal children in care and families. The role ensures an Aboriginal voice, knowledge, and lived experience are central to decisions relating to care, placement, reunification and connections. Working in partnership with the District Director and Assistant District Director, the Aboriginal District Lead strengthens cultural governance and shared leadership to embed Aboriginal perspectives in district operations, workforce development and practice improvement.
The role contributes to the Department's broader reform agenda and alignment with Closing the Gap and Safe and Supported: The National Framework for Protecting Australia's Children 2021–2031. This work aims to drive measurable outcomes including reduction of Aboriginal children in care and increased reunification, with improvements in cultural planning, ATSICPP compliance, and Aboriginal-led decision-making.
* Improved quality and consistency of cultural planning and stronger family and community connections.
* Enhanced compliance with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle (ATSICPP).
* Provision of an expert cultural lens in decision-making for Aboriginal children in care.
* Greater Aboriginal-led decision-making, community voice, and evidence of self-determination.
* Strengthened Aboriginal workforce capability and leadership across the district.
* Increased cultural competency and cultural humility across the workforce and carer network.
Role Information
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information please contact:
Clare Stephens, District Director Joondalup on (08)6277 4111 for the vacancy in Joondalup and Claire Heptinstall, District Director Gascoyne, on (08) 3926 6403 for the position in Geraldton.
There is currently one fixed-term position available for immediate filling in Joondalup for 12 months with possible extension and/or permanency, and one fixed-term position available in Geraldton for 12 months with possible extension and/or permanency.
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.
How to Apply
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-page written application addressing number 1, 2, and 3 of the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
* A copy of all qualifications (regardless of relevance) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
* An application form (for hard copy applications only).
As part of your application you will be prompted to select your location preference. 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, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Michela Orsini, HR Consultant, on 0434 464 *** or via email at **************@communities.wa.gov.au. We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers: SMS relay - 0423 677 ***; TTY/voice calls - 133 677; Speak & Listen - 1300 555 ***; SMS relay - 0423 677 ***.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting and retaining Aboriginal people as a vital part of our diverse and talented workforce. The Department recognises Aboriginality as a genuine occupational qualification for this position under 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as such, and be recognised by the community.
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 Michela Orsini, HR Consultant, on 0434 464 *** or via email at **************@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
Attachments:
* Application Form
* Information for Applicants
* JDF - Aboriginal District Lead (50(d)) - L7.docx
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