Living and working in Albany, Western Australia

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Where is Albany?Albany, the regional centre of the Great Southern, is on the coast of Western Australia approximately 409 km south of Perth via Albany Highway; four hours travel by car or one hour by plane.

What services are availablein Albany?Residents of Albany have access to government and private services, including:

Retail outlets, including major supermarkets and a variety of specialty stores.

Medical services, including a well equipped hospital and specialist services, such as physiotherapy, maternity facilities and allied health facilities

Police station and regional justices complex Cinema and entertainment venues Public library Schools, including public and private primary and secondary

schools TAFE and university campuses Regional airport and intrastate bus service Child care centres and facilities All major banks, and some minor banks and nancial services Hotels, accommodation, restaurants and cafes

For further information on health and education services inAlbany, visit:

Department of Health (Albany services) www.health.wa.gov.auPrivate Schools Directory www.privateschoolsdirectory.com.auDepartment of Education www.det.wa.edu.au/education/schoolinfo

About the communityFor thousands of years Albany has been the home of the Menang Noongar people. Discovered by the Dutch in 1626, claimed by Britain in 1771, and founded as a town in 1826, Albany is the rst European settlement in Western Australia with many buildings of historic signi cance.

Albany has a strong maritime heritage and is renowned for its commercial whaling which ceased in 1978. The Albany Port is a major exporter and cruise ship berth.

Today, the city of Albany has a population of approximately 34,000 people and the economy is driven mostly by the agriculture, tourism, timber production, shing, viticulture, and aquaculture and horticulture industries.

The region boasts ve award winning wine districts and reportedly the best farmers market in Australia. It is a popular tourist destination all year round with spectacular wild ower displays a must see during the Spring months.

For further information on employment opportunities with the Department for Child Protection,please visit www.jobs.wa.gov.au or contact (08) 9222 2525.

Source: City of Albany

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What is it like to live in Albany?Families are well catered for in Albany with excellent educational, sporting and leisure facilities, parks, and gardens. There are many attractions in and around Albany including eco walks, whale watching, and coastal activities. In addition to other signi cant music, literature, and arts events, Albany hosts an annual Perth International Arts Festival program.

Albany experiences warm, dry summers however the winters can be wet and cold. For further information on the Albany lifestyle, visit:

City of Albany www.albany.wa.gov.auAlbany Gateway www.albanytourist.com.auAlbany Visitor Centre www.albanytourist.com.au

What is it like to work for the Department for Child Protection in Albany?The Departmental of ce in Albany, one of three of ces in the Great Southern region, has two teams who work collaboratively in a very busy but supportive environment. The human service industry in Albany is renowned for its networking and cooperative working relationships.

Sarah who recently relocated to the Albany District Of ce says

the Albany of ce is very supportive ....and has a great bunch of people to work with. Albany has no traf c lights! There is an even balance between work and leisure....Albany offers a laidback lifestyle with all the essential services and very friendly residents. Sandra (Field Worker) says I am enjoying the working environment. The people are friendly and the scenery is breathtaking. All in all there is no better working environment both in the of ce and outside.

Relocation and housingSubsidised housing through the Government Regional Of cers Housing (GROH) may be provided to employees and their families.

The Department for Child Protection is committed to employing Aboriginal people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to be more re ective of our client base so we can deliver quality service to the community.

For further information on employment opportunities with the Department for Child Protection, please visit www.jobs.wa.gov.au or contact (08) 9222 2525.

For further information on employment opportunities with the Department for Child Protection,please visit www.jobs.wa.gov.au or contact (08) 9222 2525.

visit www.jobs.wa.gov.au or contact (08) 9222 2525

Source: City of Albany

Source: City of Albany