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Department of Housing and Works
We build, maintain and manage Western Australia’s social housing and key non-residential infrastructure projects such as schools, hospitals and police stations.
Last updated:
17 April 2026
Announcements
News story
17 April 2026
Perth Aboriginal Short Stay artists announced
Congratulations to Noongar artists Ilona McGuire and Zali Morgan
News story
30 March 2026
East Perth Common Ground celebrates official opening
An on-site gathering was held to mark the milestone and formally welcome tenants to their new home.
News story
27 March 2026
Geraldton’s Aboriginal Short Stay is open for guests
Aboriginal people travelling to the Geraldton region can now book short term accommodation at the newly named ‘Bundiyarra Regional Aboriginal Community Kinship Stay’ (BRACKS).
News story
17 March 2026
Community Housing Provider appointed for East Perth project
Foundation Housing Limited will manage the Department of Housing and Works’ new social and affordable housing development in East Perth.
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What we do
Housing and Works oversees the construction, maintenance and refurbishment of public housing – prioritising affordable housing initiatives for the community – and other key government infrastructure projects including public schools and police stations.
We are responsible for social housing works, tenancy management and the provision of housing in remote Aboriginal communities. We also manage properties used by government employees.
To support other government agencies, we manage office accommodation, State Fleet and deliver agency procurement and statutory planning and asset policy services.
Housing
Housing operates across the construction, property finance and human services sectors to create affordable housing opportunities for people in need. We also support public sector employees delivering services in regional areas through the Government Regional Officer Housing program.
Works
We oversee the maintenance, refurbishment and construction of public housing prioritising affordable housing initiatives for the community, and key non-residential infrastructure including schools, police stations and community buildings.
Services
Our services
Publications
Department of Housing and Works Annual Report
Department of Communities Annual Reports
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Ministerial reporting
Hon John Carey BA MLA
Minister for Planning and Lands; Housing and Works; Health Infrastructure
Corporate executive
Leon McIvor
Director General, Department of Housing and Works
Leanne McDonnell
Deputy Director General, Service and Invest
Shaun Whitmarsh
Deputy Director General, Buildings and Contracts
Henrietta Farrell
Chief Customer Officer, Customer Experience and Strategy
Neila Williams
Executive Director, Housing Services
Garrick Allen
Deputy Director General Housing Policy and Development
Contact
Head Office
Address:
Department of Housing and Works
Djookanup, 16 Parkland Road, Osborne Park WA 6017
Locked Bag 11, Cloisters Square, Perth WA 6850
Telephone:
61 8 6551 1000
Email:
customerservice@dohw.wa.gov.au
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Our regional works offices
Our regional housing offices
Boorloo Office
Address:
Department of Housing and Works
130 Stirling Street, Perth WA 6000
Telephone:
08 6277 5222
Tenders Office
Address:
Djookanup, Ground Floor, 16 Parkland Road, Osborne Park WA 6017
Telephone:
61 8 6551 2345
Email:
tenderingservices@dohw.wa.gov.au
Media queries
Telephone:
08 6551 1082
Email:
media@dohw.wa.gov.au
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Acknowledgement of Country
The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
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