Department of Communities
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State Government DepartmentsThe Department of Communities was created on 1 July 2017 with the amalgamation of the:
- Department for Child Protection and Family Support
- Department of Housing (including Housing Authority)
- Disability Services Commission
- communities component of the Department of Local Government and Communities
- Regional Services Reform Unit
- regional coordination and engagement component of the former Department of Aboriginal Affairs
These structural changes are part of the WA Government’s statewide public sector reforms.
Contact Details
189 Royal Street, EAST PERTH WA 6004
08 6217 6888
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State Government Departments
| Rank | Company | # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th |  | Department of Justice | 7,536 |
| 6th | | Department of Communities | 6,848 |
| 8th | | Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions | 2,000 |
| 9th |  | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development | 2,144 |
45 state government departments ranked by total staff in WA
Company Activity
| UPDATED: State Government Departments list | 14 Nov 2024 |
| NEWS: Tagged in My Home builds on model success | 02 Apr 2024 |
| UPDATED: State Government Departments list | 16 Nov 2023 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Aboriginal businesses secure $254m | 03 Oct 2023 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Appointments September 1, 2023 | 01 Sep 2023 |
| NEWS: Tagged in CCC finds risks in Goldmaster investment | 20 Jul 2023 |
| NEWS: Tagged in ADCO wins $70m contract for social housing | 26 Jun 2023 |
| UPDATED: State Government Departments list | 23 Jun 2023 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Apartment tower adds to Scarborough skyline | 08 Jun 2023 |
| NEW ROLE: Caroline Tavares, Chief People Officer | 06 Jun 2023 |
