Division: Child Protection and Family Support
Position No:
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time
Location: Broome
Closing Date: 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Overview
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.
To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as such, and be recognised by the community.
The Opportunity
As an Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible for:
- providing administrative support to the District Director, Assistant Director and Team Leaders in the District
- contributing to the effective management of the District Offices by providing a high level of customer service in relation to administrative matters, including the maintenance of spreadsheets and local office systems
- responsible for the filing, retention, and disposal of accounting records
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information please contact Sancha Bedford, Business Manager, on
The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract employment and/or 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 (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 Ashik Ahmed via email at Please provide Job Title & Position Number in the subject line as reference.
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
- SMS relay -
Integrity, Equity & Diversity
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. Applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process.
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. Aboriginality is recognised 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 participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Ashik. Applicants who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on.
Lodgement
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00 PM will not be accepted.
Attachments
- Application Form
- Information for Applicants
- JDF - Administrative Assistant (50(d)) (CPFS Service Delivery) - Level 2
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