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 a Regional Ministerial Liaison Officer, you will be responsible for investigating and collaborating across business units within the Department of Communities to coordinate information and prepare routine and high-level briefings, correspondence and advice on behalf of the Regional Management team in response to enquiries, including Ministerial, Executive, Parliamentary, Ombudsman and Equal Prospect enquiries.
You will also Coordinate and act as a central contact point for regional responses to high profile, contentious cases as well as identify opportunities for improvement in relation to the delivery of services to the Department's clients.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position.
For further information we encourage you to contact
Kat Woyzbun, Executive Manager
on
******** ***
or email
******
There is currently one [1] 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 (fixed term or 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 comprehensive resume/CV.




A two [2] page written application addressing 2,4 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 Joyce Briggs, HR Advisor on ******** *** or email ********
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 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 Joyce Briggs, HR Advisor on ******** *** or email ********
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.

📌 Regional Ministerial Liaison Officer (Perth)
🏢 Department Of Communities Wa
📍 Perth