Overview
Agency : Housing and Works, Department of – South Bunbury WA
$86,439 - $92,795 a year
Full time, Permanent
10d ago, from Western Australia Government
Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works.
The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities. We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation. Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best.
This role is being recruited under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who bring lived experience, cultural knowledge, and community connection to this work. To be eligible, you must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be recognised as such within your community. We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, young person or person with disability seeking assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64. If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Louise Ward on 08 6414 39*** or via email at ***********@dohw.wa.gov.au to discuss your needs.
Benefits
* flexible work options, which includes the possibility to work a nine – day fortnight.
* professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career
* generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
* corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs
Role summary
This position is responsible for providing advice and assistance to Aboriginal customers and investigates complaints concerning tenancy problems. Key responsibilities include:
* Tenancy Support: Provide advice to Aboriginal customers on housing services, assist with resolving tenancy issues, prepare reports and follow up actions, and offer guidance on sensitive cultural matters.
* Community & Agency Liaison: Work with government and non-government agencies, community groups and Aboriginal communities to support tenants, improve access to services, and contribute to identifying regional housing needs.
* Policy Input & Consultation: Engage with individuals, Aboriginal interest groups and support agencies to understand tenancy needs and contribute to the assessment and development of policies affecting Aboriginal housing.
* Compliance & Professional Practice: Apply Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Occupational Safety and Health, and ethical standards across all aspects of the role.
How to Apply
If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:
* A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
* A two (2) page written application addressing 1,2,3 and 5 Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won't accept late and incomplete applications.
Further information
Please contact Louise Ward on 08 6414 39*** for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).
To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia, including guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.
If you are unable to view or download these documents, please email *************@communities.wa.gov.au, mentioning the vacancy reference number HRC0247046 for assistance.
Position details
Currently there is one (1) permanent full-time position available for filling. While this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twenty-four (24) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.
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