Aboriginal Practice Leader

Aboriginal Practice Leader - SCPU (50(d)) Department of Communities WA – Fremantle WA 12h 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. The Child Protection and Family Support Division is committed to delivering services that promote the safety and wellbeing of children, families, and individuals. We provide person‑centred and culturally safe services that respect each individual’s background and strengths. By working in partnership with families and communities, we aim to build safety, strengthen wellbeing, and support positive, long‑term outcomes for families and young people. Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position as defined under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Opportunity As an Aboriginal Practice Leader - SCPU (50(d)), you will be responsible for: contributing to the development and implementation of effective practices relating to Aboriginal children and their families, providing high level advice to the leadership team on issues relating to Aboriginal services that is proactive, solution focussed and responsive to customer needs, promoting best practice and continuous improvement in relation to strategic advice and the delivery of services to Aboriginal children, families and communities as required, monitoring, reporting and making recommendations on the standard of Departmental Practice as required, professional development and practice development training and coaching to staff, contributing to and leading the development and implementation of Departmental Frameworks and Policies that lead to improved Departmental and Sector Practice Standards, implementing quality assurance mechanisms that support monitoring and continuous improvement of services to Aboriginal children and their families. The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. Contact For further information we encourage you to contact Isabelle Paris, Advocate for Children in Care, on 0476 007 *** or via email on **************@communities.wa.gov.au. Position Details There is currently (1) permanent position available for immediate filling. 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. Application Requirements Applicants must provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only: A current resume/CV. A two (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). Further Assistance For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Ashik Ahmed, HR Advisor, via email on *************@communities.wa.gov.au or call on 0468 624 ***. 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: TTY/voice calls - 133 677 Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727 SMS relay - 0423 677 *** 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 The Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. 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 Ashik. 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 JDF Aboriginal Practice Leader SCPU 50(d) L6 #J-18808-Ljbffr