Expressions of Interest - Community Service Team

The Shire of Carnarvon is looking to establish a group of community-minded candidates to assist in delivering community development programs, especially in youth development and community capacity building. We have several immediate vacancies to fill in our Community Service Team for those with requisite skills, on a permanent basis and for up to 12 months either on a casual, full or part-time basis. 

Positions available:  

• Youth Support Officers
• Youth Workers
• Community Support Officers
• Community Development Workers

Essential Criteria:

• Working with Children Check
• National Police Clearance
• C Class WA Driver Licence

COVID Mandates:

This position's inherent requirement is that the employee complies with all applicable State and Federal mandates and public health directions. This role is presently covered by the COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES WORKER (RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS) DIRECTIONS (No 2) and may, in the future, become subject to other directions. Under this (and any future) Direction, the employee must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any directed booster(s). The employee must provide the Shire of Carnarvon with acceptable proof of vaccination to be considered for this role and, as required, provide ongoing confirmation when eligible for boosters. Failure to be vaccinated or refusal to provide acceptable proof of vaccination will be viewed as the employee not being able to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.

Applicants are required to email their resume and a cover letter demonstrating how they meet the following criteria:

• Uphold and role model the Shire’s organisational values.
• A commitment to a safe work environment and OH&S legislation, policy and processes.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Willingness to cross-train within departments of the Shire. 

Applications can be emailed to hr@carnarvon.wa.gov.au. This is an open-ended pool so applications can be submitted until 31 December 2022. The Shire of Carnarvon will review applications upon their receipt. If you have any further questions, please contact (08) 9941 0051.