Senior Project Officer

Senior Project Officer - Program Management Office (PMO) Salary : HSO Level G8 $135, ,644 Location : Perth Children's Hospital, QEII Campus, Nedlands Unit / Division : Child and Adolescent Health Service Program Management Office Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time Support teams in translating strategy into outcomes that improve services for children, young people, and families across WA. This is a Fixed Term, Full-Time appointment with the possibility of extension and / or permanency. About the Role We're seeking a highly organised and motivated Senior Project Officer to join our Program Management Office (PMO) team. This is an exciting time to join the PMO and help shape the future of CAHS as we strengthen our focus on strategic planning, governance, and portfolio assurance to deliver initiatives that support our mission : healthier futures for WA's kids. This is a unique opportunity advance your knowledge of our complex health setting and interdependencies across our acute hospital, outpatient, and community services. As Senior Project Officer, you support the Director PMO and work closely with clinical and operational leaders to prioritise, plan, and execute complex initiatives that deliver strategic change, reform, clinical service redesign, safe, efficient and family-centred care and long-term system sustainability. Initiatives include digital transformation, facilities management, infrastructure, and research and innovation and current projects include Meals on Demand, HealthPoint system upgrade, and the Medical Equipment and Imaging Replacement Programs (MEIRP). Your ability to manage competing priorities, at negotiate and collaborate with stakeholders at different levels will be key to success in this role. Key Responsibilities Contributing across the full project lifecycle, supporting robust governance and assurance to ensure projects meet quality, risk, budget, and timeline requirements. Applying effective change management strategies, and coaching teams and leaders in contemporary practice. Developing end-to-end project documentation, including work plans, briefing notes, progress reports, and ministerial correspondence. Leveraging activity and financial data to inform and contribute to the development of business cases, strategic, and project plans. Developing and maintaining reporting standards, monitoring and presenting performance status reports to both internal and external stakeholders. Representing CAHS within state-wide working groups and fostering strong relationships with WA Health entities, clinicians and community stakeholders. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have considerable experience in project management, with the ability to plan and manage effectively. Prior experience in healthcare will be highly regarded but is not essential. About the PMO The Program Management Office (PMO) at the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) oversees the planning, delivery, performance, and governance of key initiatives and projects across the organisation. Its role is to ensure all activities align with CAHS's mission of creating healthier futures for infants, children, and young people in Western Australia. This includes driving clinical reform, improving system efficiency, and fostering innovation in support of the CAHS Strategic Action Plan. The PMO works closely with teams and leaders to embed data-driven decision making, stakeholder engagement, and effective change management. By prioritising value-driven projects, supporting system-wide transformation, and helping translate strategy into frontline outcomes, the PMO builds organisational capability and promotes shared learning. In doing so, it ensures CAHS remains agile, effective, and focused on delivering safe, connected, and child-centred care across the state. How to Apply We welcome your application via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following: A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in 2 – 3 pages maximum. A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience. The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees). #J-18808-Ljbffr