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SalaryJoin our team and be part of an innovative agency that values collaboration, growth and flexibility while improving the lives of Western Australians.
At Finance we’re committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for our customers.
We deliver a diverse range of services throughout the State including providing leadership and advice across government, building infrastructure projects such as schools, hospitals and community facilities, buying goods and services for government such as electric vehicles, pharmaceutical products or software services and we coordinate initiatives to support the Western Australian economy like administering grants and rebates.
Surprising right? Our collaborative approach and commitment to innovation means we get things done.
Our staff are passionate about the work we do and our values of clarity, empathy, growth and collaboration underpin everything. We are also committed to making Finance the ‘best place to work’ which means we value flexibility and diversity.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage gender diversity, Aboriginal people, young people, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to join us.
As part of our team, you will enjoy:
- a range of flexible work options including working from home up to 2 days per week.
- significant opportunities to develop and grow through a range of professional development, training, and on the job learning opportunities.
- generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave and 3 public service holidays each year. In addition, long service leave accrues every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year.
- flexible workspaces at our Djookanup location in Osborne Park, where you will be able to choose the type of office space that enables you to do your best work.
- access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup.
This role leads a high performing project team responsible for the delivery of the time critical transportable program for the Department of Education as well as leading the design and procurement of new and refurbished transportable and Modular Buildings. The role additionally leads resolution of high risk complex emergency situations, providing accommodation after unplanned events such as floods and fire.
About You:
You are a dynamic, self-aware and resilient individual who can work under pressure and achieves results. You can anticipate risk and issues while identifying opportunities for the Department to leverage.
You are a strategic thinker who considers all possible solutions from the Department’s, customer’s, and the Government’s perspective.
You will possess strong leadership and technical project management skills across the full project life cycle, including delivery of projects/programs of work and associated procurement. You will have significant experience in leading and directing project teams to provide bodies of work in accordance with a program.
As a strong communicator you will be able to build and sustain relationships in the public and private sectors and provide sound advice to senior management.
You lead by example, value mentoring and enhancing the capabilities of staff.
You support a values-led organisational culture and will contribute to the Department’s goal of becoming the best place to work.
How to Apply:
If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS word or PDF format only: * A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
- Covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, outlining your suitability for the role in the context of the below essential work-related requirement of the role and Values:
- Shape and Manage Strategy
- Achieve Results
- Build Productive Relationships
Virtual interviews may be used as part of this recruitment process.
You will need to clearly demonstrate your alignment to the Department’s Values throughout all stages of the selection process as a pre-requisite for appointment.
Please ensure you apply by the closing deadline as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Further Job-Related Information:
Please contact Indira Jayawardena on 0412 033 952 for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).
Please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form for full position details as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.
If you experience difficulties downloading these documents, please call (08) 6557 8111, select option 1 followed by option 2 and quote VCID02871 to obtain an Applicant Information Pack.
Currently there is one (1) permanent full-time or part-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.
The Department may conduct an Executive Search to supplement the field of applicants.
