Project Manager (Regional)

Project Manager (Regional)

Level 6, $110,309 - $121,569 pa, PSCSAA 2022

Apply your building industry knowledge to manage infrastructure projects in the Midwest / Gascoyne Region.

Join 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 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.

About The Role:

The Project Manager (Geraldton) is responsible for the delivery of infrastructure projects and programs, including the project management of medium to high value and risk projects in regional and remote communities.

In addition, as the role also includes a wide range of minor works, maintenance activities to non-residential sites across the Midwest Gascoyne Region and will assist public and private sector professionals to plan, deliver and maintain buildings for Government.

You will work closely with local industry and client agencies in promoting whole-or-government policies and objectives.

About You:

The ideal candidates will need to be self-motivated and have an appreciation of the challenges that exist in the delivery of building and infrastructure projects and programs, maintenance, and related services. Expertise in tendering, procurement, contracting procedures and project management of residential building projects and programs.

You will have a sound understanding of the operational requirements associated with regional environments and be comfortable with travel across a large and dispersed geographical area.

As part of a progressive regional leadership group, you will have good communication and management skills that can guide and support the local Finance team to deliver the Department’s service outcomes in regional locations. A proven track record dealing effectively with trades, subcontractors, clients in providing a high level of service is also required for the role.

While, the position will operate with a deal of autonomy and flexibility, you will be expected to adhere to the Department’s values, management systems and processes and are required to represent the Department in interactions with client agencies and contractors.  Additionally, you will need to work effectively in, and be part of, a positive team environment and culture that is essential to the success of Finance.

You will also be flexible to work in other regional locations across the state from time to time.                                           

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 relevant expertise and achievements (preferably in the building industry but also any that relates to a different style infrastructure project).

You may need to provide documentation to substantiate claims regarding any qualifications listed on your covering letter and/or CV.

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 Robert Tagliaferri on 0427 199 *** 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 8***, select option 1 followed by option 2 and quote VCID02870 to obtain an Applicant Information Pack. 

Currently there is one (1) permanent full-time position located in our Geraldton Office 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 regional positions that may arise in the Southern, Central and Northern Regions of 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.