Senior Strategic Support Officer

Department of Communities; Fremantle; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

12% employer super contributions

Flexible work options

Novated leases & work laptops

Zusammenfassung

Department of Communities in Western Australia is seeking a Senior Strategic Support Officer to help drive strategic initiatives within the Disability Justice Service. Working closely with the Director Disability Justice Service, you will provide high-level advice and produce reporting to support informed decision-making.

You will oversee strategic and operational planning, drive process improvements, and conduct research, data analysis and service evaluation to strengthen outcomes for clients.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in strategic planning and policy development.

Aufgaben

• Supporting strategic and operational planning initiatives.
• Driving continuous improvement through policy, procedure and business process development.
• Undertaking research, data analysis and service evaluation activities.
• Preparing high-quality reports, briefings and correspondence for senior leaders and the Minister.
• Contributing to projects and initiatives that strengthen the Disability Justice Service and improve outcomes for clients.

Jobbeschreibung

More Than Just a Job!

At Communities we play a vital role in supporting and strengthening communities across Western Australia. We provide services and work with our partners to keep children safe, provide vital community services, including in emergencies, address homelessness, prevent family and domestic violence and provide stewardship for the disability sector. Our work also includes regulating early childhood education and care and leading initiatives across women’s interests, youth, seniors and ageing, carers, and volunteering.

Why Work With Us?

• We offer some of the most competitive public sector wages in Australia.
• We are a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.
• Flexible work options – flexi leave, banked leave and public service holidays.
• More for your future – 12 per cent employer super contributions.
• Smart salary packaging – novated leases & work laptops.

Read more about the benefits of working with us.

Your Role

Your Impact. Step into the world of Disability Justice Service,and play a key role in driving strategic initiatives that improve outcomes for people with disability involved in the justice system. Working closely with the Director, you will drive service improvement through research, analysis and strategic planning. You will provide high-level advice and reporting that supports informed decision-making and enhances outcomes for people with disability involved in the justice system.

As a Senior Strategic Support Officer, you will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Supporting strategic and operational planning initiatives.
• Driving continuous improvement through policy, procedure and business process development.
• Undertaking research, data analysis and service evaluation activities.
• Preparing high-quality reports, briefings and correspondence for senior leaders and the Minister.
• Contributing to projects and initiatives that strengthen the Disability Justice Service and improve outcomes for clients.

Visit Careers at Communities – our roles for more information. We believe all our people are leaders, regardless of their role. Our Leadership Expectations , outlined in Building Leadership Impact, describe the behaviours and mindsets we value. The leadership context for this position is Personal Leadership . If you’d like to know more about the team or the role, connect with Sam Neylon, Director Disability Justice Service via email [e-mail] . For more details, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) .

Opportunities Available

• Current Vacancies: 1 full-time fixed-term position available from December 2026 until 30 June 2028 with possibility of extension/permanency.
• Upcoming roles: Applicants will be considered for this vacancy and may also be considered for similar roles at the same level and location arising from this recruitment process. Applicants will be considered for vacancies in the location of the advertised role/location preferences specified in their application

Applicants will be assessed on their ability to meet the following Suitability Requirements:

• Organisational Requirement: Ability and willingness to work fulltime across a variety of locations, including Fremantle and Caversham. The Suitability Requirements may be assessed at any stage of the recruitment process, which may include interview, referee reports and/or other assessment methods. Appointment is subject to meeting all Suitability Requirements.

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 Kate Cottingham, HR Advisor at [e-mail] and via phone [phone]. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Integrity and Honesty

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. Privacy Notice Personal information is collected and managed in accordance with the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (PRIS Act) . By submitting your application, you acknowledge the collection of your personal information. For further details on how your information is handled, please view our Privacy Policy. Please note: This recruitment process may be closed or withdrawn at any stage. Applicants will be notified if this occurs. Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.

Need Assistance?

• adjustments,
• alternative formats,
• recruitment enquiries or,
• technical issues

Contact: Kate Cottingham, HR Advisor on 0435 047 287 or [e-mail] . We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers National Relay Service: TTY/Voice: 133 677 Speak & Listen: 1300 555 727 SMS Relay: 0423 677 767