Capital Project Officer

Catholic Education in Western Australia (CEWA) is the second largest education provider in the State. We cater for more than 76,000 students in 162 schools. CEWA strives to create progressive environments that enhance learning. Our culture is underpinned by our Vision, Quality Catholic Education (QCE) Elements and CECWA' Strategic Directions. Our aspiration is to build Catholic Schools of Excellence, underpinned by their evangelising Mission, in a system where all students, staff and parents are empowered as active members of their school and parish communities. Capital Project Officer For over 150 years, our schools, colleges, early learning centres and out of school care programs, have been an integral part of education in Western Australia. Together we form the state's second-largest education provider, with more than 83,000 students relying on our nearly 14,000 dedicated staff each day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every child can achieve their full potential, and our office teams support schools to do exactly that. The Role The role of Capital Project Officer belongs to the Planning and Capital Development team in the Finance, Infrastructure and Digital Technology directorate. We have 5 office campuses across the state and this role will be based at our West Leederville office. This is a full-time fixed term position commencing in February 2026 and concluding February 2027. This role is primarily responsible for the design, and coordination of approved infrastructure projects. This role provides support to the School Infrastructure Team and the Team Leader School Infrastructure. The primary accountabilities of the role include: Review and implement the Building Condition Assessment (BCA) program. Coordinate the planning, development, and execution of school building maintenance plans. Assist in the establishment and on-going review of a panel of maintenance contractors. Develop training material for CEWA school staff responsible for supporting ongoing maintenance and upgrades. Develop and maintain a database of school facilities data, for management and communication purposes. Support schools to ensure appropriate building permits, approvals and certifications are attained. Prepare correspondence relating to capital development projects. Maintain and update a project information database. Where appropriate, attend meetings internally and externally to ensure that any relevant issues relating to infrastructure are identified, reported and actioned, as appropriate. Other duties as and when directed by the Team Leader, School Infrastructure. Benefits of the role A competitive salary: Level H on the CEWA salary scale ($101,254 - $113,450 per annum) plus superannuation. Additional paid leave during office closures over Christmas and Easter. Salary packaging options in line with our not-for-profit status, including novated leasing. Free onsite parking. Access to the Fitness Passport program. Employee Assistance Program: access confidential counselling and wellbeing support for yourself and your family. Ongoing professional learning opportunities, including a CEWA scholarship program to support further education. Flexible work arrangements, where operationally appropriate. Wellbeing initiatives including annual flu vaccinations and workplace health checks. Parental leave provisions above statutory minimums. Selection Criteria A. ESSENTIAL: Commitment to the objectives and ethos of Catholic education. Proven experience to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. High level organisational skills and attention to detail Demonstrated ability to prioritise work, manage multiple tasks concurrently, take initiative and meet deadlines. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams. High level interpersonal skills and commitment to providing high quality customer service. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Advanced skill and knowledge in Microsoft Office applications. B. HIGHLY DESIRABLE: Experience with Power BI A qualification in a relevant field such as project management, construction management or a related discipline. Understanding of building processes and requirements in the educational sector. Information for Applicants To access a copy of the Position Description please click here Interested applicants should submit: A cover letter briefly addressing the selection criteria. A curriculum vitae outlining their employment history, qualifications and certifications and include a minimum of two professional references. The successful applicant will need to provide: National criminal history check as issued by the Department of Education WA. 100 points of identification Applications for this role close no later than Tuesday 3 February 2026. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration. If you require support with submitting your application, please contact our Talent Advisors at *******@cewa.edu.au. Applications can be submitted by clicking apply and uploading your application to our website. Applications will not be accepted via email. All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. #J-18808-Ljbffr