Project Manager

Project Manager Division : Child Protection and Family Support Position No : Salary : Level 8, $157,900 - $171,005 pa + Super - PSCSAA 2024 Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time Location : Fremantle Closing Date : 4 : 00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform. Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the . The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community. In Western Australia, the Department of Communities (Communities) is responsible for child protection. We work proactively with families to build safety around children and prevent the need for children to enter the out-of-home-care system. We also support children and young people who are in out-of-home care to thrive by working with community sector organisations and foster carers to provide them with a safe, stable environment. Case workers at the Department currently use the Assist case management system to manage client and case records. The Assist Reform Program was initiated in 2023 to create a case management system that seamlessly aligns with case practice, legislation and child protection frameworks to support practical, culturally informed and coordinated service delivery. The program will transform case management, providing more time for case workers to focus on clients, improving decision making and delivering contemporary digital technology that is responsive to changing business needs, mobile working, collaborative ways of working and future technology advances. The Project Manager will need to align with Communities Values as core principles that define how we work together, with our partners and people we serve. Opportunity lead the development, implementation and management of comprehensive program and project management planning, frameworks and policies to achieve strategic and organisational business priorities and objectives; manage strategic frameworks and processes for effective assessment and evaluation of strategies, programs and projects, against strategic financial and risk management objectives and standards; plan, establish and manage the development of project plans, resource plans and budgets for the implementation of projects; identify and develop business cases at conceptual, feasibility and final approval phases and oversees business case inputs from technical specialists; and develop strong and collegiate strategic networks and relationships with key external stakeholders and agencies to facilitate benchmarking, innovation and best practice. If you are an experienced Information Systems Project Manager, with effective leadership skills, a passion for delivering improved outcomes for WA’s children, families and communities and who is committed to supporting a growing program team to deliver a significant outcomes focused business transformation we would like to hear from you. There is currently one fixed term position available for immediate filling for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extensions. The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract employment and/or offers of permanent employment in this or similar roles. Join the Department of Communities Apply online by clicking the ‘ Apply for Job ’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only : A current resume / CV. A 2 page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF. A copy of all qualification(s) (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume / CV (if applicable). An application form (for hard copy applications only). We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers : TTY / voice calls - 133 677 Integrity and Honesty The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity. In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click . Equity and Diversity Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4 : 00pm will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr