Cost Control Lead

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.

Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. 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.

The Opportunity The Priority Projects and Program Management Office (PP&PMO) drives the delivery of the State Government’s high-profile investments in social housing and infrastructure, aligned to Ministerial priorities to address community need.

The Directorate is responsible for the:  

• Delivery of major projects which are bespoke, single site, high value projects (over $10 million) that have both capital works and commissioning elements and require collaboration across Communities, other agencies and external service providers;
• Delivery of complex programs which are high volume capital programs that also deliver socio-economic benefits to communities;
• Oversight of Communities’ Asset Investment Program (AIP) assurance functions including reporting, governance and program controls including expenditure, schedule and risk.

Program Cost Control Lead: As the Program Cost Control Lead you will be responsible for:

• Providing timely advice and assurance to Government regarding Communities’ performance against its AIP and priority projects;
• Embed a project Cost Controls environment including budgeting and cash flows;
• Lead program Cost Controls for the activities under the Housing and Homelessness division including social housing construction programs, refurbishment programs, maintenance programs and priority projects to ensure accurate budgets, cost information and cash flows are available to enable program oversight;
• Develop, manage and maintain key program and project Cost Control documents, records and  status reports;
• Conduct research and/or analysis to solve complex problems;
• Prepare Parliamentary papers, Board papers, briefing notes and correspondence;
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate program budgeting, cash flows and Cost Control outcomes.

The PP&PMO currently has one vacancy to fill immediately and are also seeking to establish a pool of suitable candidates to be part of the dedicated, multidisciplinary, and high skilled team. The pool will be established to fill Level 7 Cost Control Lead positions.

This is a recruitment pool for permanent and fixed term, full time and part time opportunities with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency, as they arise over the life of the pool. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool which will be valid for five (5) years. 

Join the Department of Communities

Benefits of Working With Us Communities offers you career progression, variety, access to comprehensive learning and development, and great employment conditions. Some of these benefits may include:

• 4 weeks annual leave,
• 3 days additional public sector holidays,
• 15 days personal leave per annum,
• 11% superannuation, full employer contribution,
• Discount on private health insurance,
• Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work locations for enhanced work life balance,
• 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service,

• Eligibility to join the fitness passport program (access to 84 gyms across WA from $13.95 per week),

• Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services,
• Study assistance,
• 14 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months continuous service,
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations and,
• 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.

Ready to apply? Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity – apply now by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button and providing the required documents in Word or PDF format only.

Please provide the following:

• A current resume/CV.
• A two (2) page written application addressing all the 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).

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Mark Nelson, Program Controls Manager, on 0403 228 ***.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to be available for interview late June, early July 2024.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Jamsie Ong, A/HR Consultant, on 0432 832 *** or *************@communities.wa.gov.au.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

TTY/voice calls - 133 677

Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727

SMS relay - 0423 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 here.

Equity and Diversity The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Jamsie Ong, A/HR Consultant, *************@communities.wa.gov.au. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.

Attachments:
- Application Form
- Information for Applicants
- JDF - Cost Control Lead (H&A Program Controls) - 012624 - L7.docx

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