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 Clinical Team Leader - Intervention Support Services you will lead a multidisciplinary team and as an experienced practitioner, contribute to the provision of intervention services for people with disabilities, their families, and support systems living in emergency and or transitional accommodation settings.

In this position, you will:

• Use professional skills and knowledge to build capacity for Intervention Support Services (ISS) direct care and clinical team functioning to ensure individuals well-being, independence, participation and transition to community living.
• Develop and implement person centred and positive behaviour support practices.
• Coordinate clinical support, supervision and advice for all team members.
• Be responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of training for internal and external stakeholders within the Service Delivery Disability Directorate.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) (via Jobs WA) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Wendy Smith, Director Intervention Support Services, on 0407 084 614.

There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available for immediate filling.

The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of permanent employment and contract employment in this or similar roles.

Qualification Requirements

You must have a degree or qualification in Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology or Social Work, and eligible for registration to be eligible for this position as stated in the JDF (via Jobs WA). All overseas qualifications must 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.

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:

1. A current resume/CV.
2. A three [3] page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF (via Jobs WA).
3. A copy of your degree certificate and academic transcript (plus unit descriptors and/or overseas qualification assessment if applicable).
4. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
5. 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 Macarena Acosta, HR Advisor by emailing [email protected].

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.