About the RoleThe Department provides therapeutic residential care in 16 metropolitan and 11 country houses that care for children with a range of ages and abilities, including The Kath French Secure Care Centre which provides short-term intensive therapeutic care to vulnerable children who are presenting with high-risk behaviours.
Care is provided in all these services by trained staff who undertake shifts using a rotating roster model.
The Business Manager role is responsible for managing the day to day financial, physical, and human resources aspects of Therapeutic Care Services operations for both metropolitan and country services and administering all Divisional support activities, including information management and risk management
This position provides advice and consultancy to the Directors and Assistant Directors to develop the Division's Business Plans and oversees the Division's business performance against those Plans, and provides advice on all business matters to ensure the Division meets Corporate objectives and Directorate and Corporate reporting requirements are achieved.
Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for more information.
For any position specific enquiries, we encourage you to contactMandy Millar,Coordinator Business Support, on**************or via email to during business hours only.
The OpportunityThis is a permanent, full time opportunity.
The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of fixed term or permanent employment that arise in this or similar roles within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.
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:
Flexible working arrangements (including flexible working hours, 9-day fortnight consideration, and work from home options)
Free on-site parking
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
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-three (2-3) 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).
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 .
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
TTY/voice calls - *******Speak & Listen - ******** ***SMS relay - ******** ***
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 .
Equity and DiversityThe 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 Chance Act **** (WA) will apply to this position.
Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on ********.
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 .
Lodgement is system generated.
Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
Attachments:
- Application Form
- FAQ sheet section 51 measures to achieve equality
- Information for Job Applicants.pdf
- JDF - Business Manager (Residential Care) - ****** - L5You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader.

📌 Business Manager (Western Australia)
🏢 Department Of Communities Wa
📍 Western Australia