Senior Project Officer

Location: Osborne Park Directorate: Service and Invest Position Number/Pool Ref: Work Type: Permanent - Full Time Closing Date: 4:00 PM Title: Senior Project Officer Level: 5, Salary: $105,167 - $114,938 pa, PSCSAA 2024 Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works. The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities. We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation. Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people. Benefits Flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week Professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career Generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work Access to activity‑based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work Corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs Opportunity to support our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Indigenous Network, Gender Equity Champions Group, and Youth Working Group About The Role The Senior Project Officer is responsible for coordinating and supporting the delivery of corporate services projects using multiple project methodologies. In addition, the role supports prioritisation, planning and reporting of corporate projects, conducts research, and drives implementation of business improvement initiatives. This involves research and engagement with stakeholders to understand business objectives and the operating environment. It also involves defining project objectives, translating them into actionable plans, and ensuring that project deliverables are completed on time, within budget and according to scope. About You We’re looking for someone who has project experience, ideally related to corporate services, including support for project delivery, prioritisation, planning, conducting research, and driving implementation of business improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a clear communicator who displays initiative and has demonstrated experience in building and maintaining relationships, including with senior stakeholders. You will be someone who establishes clear plans and delivers against these plans, responds positively to change and uncertainty, and champions collaboration. As a leader of change, you will embrace and exemplify the values and leadership behaviours. You are required to demonstrate personal accountability for delivering excellence and support your team and agency in achieving strategic goals. How to Apply If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward‑thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only: A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor). Cover letter of two (2) pages or less, outlining how you meet the essential requirements of the role and demonstrate leadership behaviours. Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications. Further Job‑Related Information To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack, Job Description Form, and Leadership Behaviours. Additionally, the pack provides information on working in Western Australia, including guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships. Currently there is one (1) permanent full‑time position available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twelve (12) months on a full‑time, part‑time, permanent or fixed‑term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency. #J-18808-Ljbffr