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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 Prospect
As a Software Assest Management Officer you will be coordinating all infrastructure and software change control activities and providing administrative support to the branch, you will be responsible for (but not limited to):
Organising and prioritising daily IS asset management activities to meet service demands, business goals, and public sector resource requirements.
Undertaking forward planning for procurement, deployment, maintenance, refresh cycles, and disposal of assets to meet anticipated needs.
Supporting divisional management to deliver cost-effective services, minimise risk through quality assurance and asset control, and ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and licensing obligations.
Acting as the central contact for change control of IS assets, supporting contract management (renewals, expiry tracking), and ensuring adherence to supplier and licensing agreements.
Producing detailed analysis, reports, and management information, contributing to risk assessments and change control documentation, and undertaking special projects and briefings as required.




The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position.
For further information we encourage you to contact Michael Wong, Team Leader SIAM and Process, on ******** *** or via email ******.
There is currently one [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.
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A current resume/CV.
A three [3] page summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the job description and Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria).
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 Kate Cottingham, HR Advisor, on ******** *** or via email *******.
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
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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 Kate Cottingham, HR Advisor at ******* and via phone ******** ***.
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

📌 Software Asset Management Officer (Perth)
🏢 Department Of Communities Wa
📍 Perth