Job Description
Senior Practice Development Officer
Division: Child Protection and Family Support
Position No: 012221
Salary: Operational Officer Qualified Stream Level 3, $129,211 - $ 142,460 pa + Super - (DOC) CPCSA 2024
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time
Location: Kalgoorlie
Closing Date: 2026-03-03 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Living and working in WA’s regional and remote communities can provide a unique lifestyle where there's no shortage of adventure.
Experience the astounding diversity and beauty in the national parks and reserves decorated around the Goldfields including: tranquil eucalyptus forests, wide sweeping plains, dry lake beds, low lying scrub land and spinifex fields.
Play a round of golf with visiting Kangaroos at the iconic Kalgoorlie Golf Course, enjoy events at the Goldfields Arts Centre, try your luck at gold prospecting or take in the wildlife as the region is home to a huge number and wide variety of bird species such as the threatened bilby, chuditch, mallee fowl and dunnart thrive here.
Explore the technicolour dreamscape of the Golden Outback.
For further information on living in the region watch this video.
The Role
Senior Practice Development Officers play an integral role in the service delivery offices, working behind the scenes to develop ways to continuously improve our services.
Key duties include:
Providing advice, consultation and assistance to management and field staff on operational policy and practice matters, and complex casework practice issues.
Contributing to the development and review of frameworks.
Monitoring, reporting and making recommendations on the standard of Departmental practice.
Contributing to professional development and practice development by engaging in a range of learning strategies including mentoring and coaching.
Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for more information. For any position specific enquiries, we encourage you to contact Lauren Bublitz, Business Manager, on (08) 6215 1224 during business hours only, or via email to Lauren.Bublitz@communities.wa.gov.au.
The Opportunity
This permanent, full time position is located in Kalgoorlie in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.
Please only consider applying for this pool if you are interested in relocating to, or currently live in the Goldfields.
In return for your skills, passion, and commitment we will offer you a challenging job, a safe and healthy working environment, and a range of benefits (subject to eligibility) including:
Travel concessions (‘free pass to the coast’) for every two years’ service
Access to Government Regional Officer (GROH) accommodation
Commuted Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
District Allowance of $2,354 (without dependants) or $4,708 (with dependants) in addition to base salary
Utility subsidies
Flexible working arrangements (including flexible working hours, 9-day fortnight consideration, and work from work options)
Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum
3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
18 weeks paid parental leave
10 days Disability Leave
5 days Reproductive Health Leave
Discount on private health insurance
Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations
Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for you and your family
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.
The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of permanent and contract employment that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.
Qualification Requirements
You must have a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology or relevant human services area to be eligible for this position. All overseas qualifications must also be assessed for Australian equivalency. Refer to our website for information about the qualification requirements for this role, and how we will be assessing your qualifications.
Want to join us?
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above or below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
A current resume/CV.
A two page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).
A copy of any other qualification/s referenced in your application.
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 the HR Recruitment team at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
TTY/voice calls - 133 677
Speak & Listen - 1300XXXXXX
SMS relay - 0423XXXXXX
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 strongly 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 HR Recruitment team via HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.
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:
Application Form
Child Protection Qualification Framework
FAQ sheet section 51 measures to achieve equality
- JDF - Senior Practice Development Officer
Division: Child Protection and Family Support
Position No: 012221
Salary: Operational Officer Qualified Stream Level 3, $129,211 - $ 142,460 pa + Super - (DOC) CPCSA 2024
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time
Location: Kalgoorlie
Closing Date: 2026-03-03 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Living and working in WA’s regional and remote communities can provide a unique lifestyle where there's no shortage of adventure.
Experience the astounding diversity and beauty in the national parks and reserves decorated around the Goldfields including: tranquil eucalyptus forests, wide sweeping plains, dry lake beds, low lying scrub land and spinifex fields.
Play a round of golf with visiting Kangaroos at the iconic Kalgoorlie Golf Course, enjoy events at the Goldfields Arts Centre, try your luck at gold prospecting or take in the wildlife as the region is home to a huge number and wide variety of bird species such as the threatened bilby, chuditch, mallee fowl and dunnart thrive here.
Explore the technicolour dreamscape of the Golden Outback.
For further information on living in the region watch this video.
The Role
Senior Practice Development Officers play an integral role in the service delivery offices, working behind the scenes to develop ways to continuously improve our services.
Key duties include:
Providing advice, consultation and assistance to management and field staff on operational policy and practice matters, and complex casework practice issues.
Contributing to the development and review of frameworks.
Monitoring, reporting and making recommendations on the standard of Departmental practice.
Contributing to professional development and practice development by engaging in a range of learning strategies including mentoring and coaching.
Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for more information. For any position specific enquiries, we encourage you to contact Lauren Bublitz, Business Manager, on (08) 6215 1224 during business hours only, or via email to Lauren.Bublitz@communities.wa.gov.au.
The Opportunity
This permanent, full time position is located in Kalgoorlie in the Goldfields region of Western Australia.
Please only consider applying for this pool if you are interested in relocating to, or currently live in the Goldfields.
In return for your skills, passion, and commitment we will offer you a challenging job, a safe and healthy working environment, and a range of benefits (subject to eligibility) including:
Travel concessions (‘free pass to the coast’) for every two years’ service
Access to Government Regional Officer (GROH) accommodation
Commuted Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
District Allowance of $2,354 (without dependants) or $4,708 (with dependants) in addition to base salary
Utility subsidies
Flexible working arrangements (including flexible working hours, 9-day fortnight consideration, and work from work options)
Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum
3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
18 weeks paid parental leave
10 days Disability Leave
5 days Reproductive Health Leave
Discount on private health insurance
Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations
Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for you and your family
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.
The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of permanent and contract employment that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.
Qualification Requirements
You must have a Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology or relevant human services area to be eligible for this position. All overseas qualifications must also be assessed for Australian equivalency. Refer to our website for information about the qualification requirements for this role, and how we will be assessing your qualifications.
Want to join us?
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above or below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
A current resume/CV.
A two page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).
A copy of any other qualification/s referenced in your application.
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 the HR Recruitment team at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
TTY/voice calls - 133 677
Speak & Listen - 1300XXXXXX
SMS relay - 0423XXXXXX
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 strongly 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 HR Recruitment team via HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.
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:
Application Form
Child Protection Qualification Framework
FAQ sheet section 51 measures to achieve equality
- JDF - Senior Practice Development Officer
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