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.
The Division
The Commissioning and Contracting Division is responsible for Communities' goods and services and community services procurement activities, managing service agreements and grants collectively valued at almost $1 billion. To ensure success, it's important that we work closely with our colleagues across the Department – as One Communities - One Team.
The Opportunity
As a Manager Assurance, you will be responsible for:
* undertaking assurance activities to identify any potential areas of risk or areas of improvement and make recommendations for policy and procedural changes to ensure ongoing quality outcomes for the Commissioning and Contracting Division.
* leading the development, implementation and management of audit regimes to provide assurance that the Divisions' contracts are compliant with contractual obligations and service delivery requirements and promotes leading practice of quality standards, risk management and assurance in terms of management standards, methodologies, and processes.
* using data matching and analytics to provide the Division with information about adherence to policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Sam Omollo, Assistant Director Compliance and Assurance, on
There are currently 1 permanent position available for immediate filling and 1 fixed term position available for immediate filling for a period of 18 months.
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.
Attractive Benefits in exchange of your skills, experience and passion:
* A competitive salary of up to $149,485 per year
* Flexible working arrangements, inc. working from home, 9-day fortnight consideration, flexible working hours
* 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
* 10 days Disability Leave
* 5 days Reproductive Health Leave
* Discount on private health insurance
* Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum
* 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
* Achieve your fitness goals with eligibility to join the Fitness Passport program (access to 84 gyms across WA from $16 per week)
* 18 weeks paid parental leave
* Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations
* Access our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
* Free annual flu vaccinations
* 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
* Working for a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.
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:
1. A current resume/CV.
2. A three to four [3-4] page written application addressing all the Essential Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
3. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
4. An application form (for hard copy applications only).
Applicants who are short listed 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 Margia Munoz, Human Resources Advisor on or via email on
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
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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
Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please let us know if there are adjustments, we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace. Please contact Margia Munoz at and via phone
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on
Want to join us?
Visit the main advertisement on the WA Government Jobs Board by clicking the Apply button or visit and search Pool Ref COM0126. Here you will find the Job Description Form (JDF) and application requirements. We look forward to receiving your application
Closing date
Applications close 4pm Friday, 23 January 2026 (AWST).
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.