Project Consultant

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 27th July 2024 from 1 PM to 11 PM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Project ConsultantSalary: PSCSSA, Level 6, $110,309 - $121,569 pa
Location: Perth CBD
Unit/Division: Office of the Director General
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Position No: 00026685
Closing Date: 2024-07-08 4:00 PM
Attachments: -Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting.This is a rare opportunity for career growth and personal development. If you are a systems thinker with a ‘can do’ attitude and an interest or experience in project, program and portfolio management, then we want to hear from you.The Project Consultant works within the Department’s Enterprise Project Management Office and contributes to building the Department into a high-performance organisation by assisting in the development and implementation of the Department’s project management frameworks, including governance, processes and systems to effectively position the Department to deliver projects that support its strategic and operational objectives.The Project Consultant is also responsible for proactively engaging with stakeholders to provide advice and offer targeted support to build a best practice project management culture and capability across the organisation.This is a permanent, full-time position. This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or
fixed-term positions that may arise within the Department and across the WA public sector in the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment.Our metropolitan office is located in Perth CBD in a convenient location, above the Perth Underground rail; close to the Wellington Street Bus Station and City CAT services.To be successful for this position, you will need to present:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project and program planning, performance reporting and portfolio management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in problem and opportunity identification, and the development and implementation of innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in providing research and analysis support in the context of project, program and portfolio management.
• Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context of Personal Leadership as outlined below.

Core leadership behaviours outlined in are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of . The Personal Leadership context is about the work of individuals not yet in traditional leadership positions who make a direct and immediate difference to the agency. The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.About usFor more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is an attractive proposition, please visit the Department page on the .We have a comprehensive to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you.Benefits of Working at DPLHDPLH offers a broad range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work locations for enhanced work life balance.
• 11% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options
• Comprehensive learning and professional development opportunities.
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December
• 3 days additional public sector holidays each year
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
• Leave for study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting
• Free access to a confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services.

How to apply: All applications are submitted online. Select ‘Apply for Job’, located at either top or bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions. You will need to provide:

• A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements.
• A written response (three (3) pages maximum) addressing the role requirements as stated in this advertisement and in the Job Description Form.
• Details of two (2) referees who can provide feedback on your capacity to meet the requirements of the role. At least one of these referees is ideally a current manager, or

manager-once-removed, unless there are exceptional circumstances.Further Information:If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, please contact Andrew Bright by email . Please do not send your application to Andrew or seek their assistance with lodging your application.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants – If you would like to have a confidential discussion with Harley Coyne, our Aboriginal Employment Officer, about the recruitment process please contact her on 0427 272 913 or emailThe Department is an equal opportunity employer and as a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position, may be prioritised for appointment.Accessibility: If you have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact our HR Services team on (08) 6551 9419 or email .Special Requirements for this position:The Department will conduct National Police Clearances for applicants successful to this recruitment process.To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, contact