Coordinator Business Support - ERS
Division: Business Services
Position No: Pool Ref COM2526
Salary: Level 6, $120,457 - $132,753 pa + Super - PSCSAA 2024
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Fremantle
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, 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 Opportunity
As our Coordinator Business Support you'll be responsible for coordinating the Emergency Relief and Support (ERS) Directorate's business support activities, including human resources, financial governance, oversight, and reporting, purchasing, knowledge management, and logistics. You'll provide leadership and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support the efficient delivery of business support services within the ERS Directorate.
Working within ERS you will be part of a dynamic and responsive team that is committed to nurturing a culture of support, leadership, and effective governance, and makes a positive difference to people and communities who've been impacted by emergencies.
This position is also responsible for;
* Providing leadership to the ERS Business Support team; including developing and embedding a culture of confidence, performance, and proactive collaboration across the ERS Directorate.
* Developing teamwork among staff that supports the delivery of quality outcomes that reflect organisational and community requirements.
* Actively contributing to the development of operational workplans.
* Working collaboratively as part of the Business Services team to plan workload consistent with the ERS Directorate Plan, Business Services Workplan and operational demands.
* Providing logistical support during emergencies and assists establishing the Disaster Relief Hotline as directed.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Sean Resnick, Assistant Director - ERS, on, or via email at
There is currently one permanent position available for immediate filling.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.
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 [2] page written application addressing 2, 3 and 5 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).
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 Courtnie Hayes, A/HR Consultant, via email on or
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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 Courtnie Hayes, A/HR Consultant, via email on or
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
Attachments:
* Application Form
* Information for Applicants