Project Officer

Wanted: A proactive, versatile project support professional with outstanding coordination skills to assist with implementing Spatial WA!

What is Spatial WA? Put simply, this is a once in a lifetime digital transformation program for WA Government. Gain an insight into Spatial WA here.

About the role

Spatial WA is a five-year program to deliver a whole of government Advanced Spatial Digital Twin for the State. It will improve collaboration and decision making across government by enabling agencies to access and share rich government data and apply advanced tools such as visualisation, analytics, predictive modelling, and digital workflows.. The Program is complex and will be delivered in a dynamic and fast paced project environment, working with key agencies across the sector to deliver the outcomes needed for the State.

Landgate, as the delivery agency for Spatial WA is seeking a Project Officer to support the Program team to coordinate, document and monitor crucial project and stakeholder activities while ensuring robust project governance is in place. The Project Officer will take on a variety of tasks including coordinating workshops and forums, capturing workshop outputs, monitoring actions, financial and procurement administration, and providing executive support across the Program.

Working on Spatial WA will provide you:

• Exposure to a wide range of stakeholders, to explore opportunities to solve some of Governments biggest challenges.
• A chance to improve how WA Government streamlines collaboration to explore new opportunities for State projects and priorities.
• Flexibility of working rosters, allowing up to 50% per fortnight as work from home.

This role will be offered on a fixed term basis up until to 30 June 2028, with possibility of extension and/or permanency.

If you would like further information, please contact, Vanessa Bongiorno, Spatial WA Program Manager, on 0491 055 *** or email ***************@landgate.wa.gov.au (but please don’t send your application here).

We also have other advertised opportunities within the Spatial WA program that may interest you:

• Change Management Lead
• Benefits Realisation Lead
• Spatial Architect
• Communications and Engagement Lead
• Geospatial Information Lead (Public Transport Authority)

About Landgate

Landgate is Western Australia’s land information authority. Through efficient and contemporary land information services, Landgate contributes to WA’s economic security and prosperity. We support our customers through our trusted data and services, which underpin WA land titles, property information and valuations, maps and location-based information.

Landgate fosters a culture of inclusion, appreciating unique perspectives and opportunities that a diverse workforce generates. Our shared values help to define the culture of our organisation and highlight what is important to us. We offer a purpose-driven, collaborative, and flexible work environment, with opportunities to advance in your career.

We are committed to increasing First Nations representation across Landgate and creating and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace in line with our Reconciliation Action Plan. For Landgate to achieve this, we have applied Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 to this recruitment process. This vacancy is open to all interested applicants however First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply and if deemed suitable, will be prioritised for appointment.  What does this mean? See our FAQ for more information. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64 for additional resources to support your application.

Landgate is a safe and inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and firmly believes the best results come when varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We encourage people from all diversities to apply and are committed to increasing representation of First Nations people, youth, people with disability, people from the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Landgate has achieved White Ribbon Workplace Accreditation.

For more information on our agency, our values and employee benefits, visit our website.

Role Requirements

To be successful in this role, please demonstrate:

• Experience providing project and executive support including that relate to procurement support, financial administration, executive reporting, action registers and managing working committees.
• Strong organisational skills and flexibility to meet changing needs and timelines in a fast paced project environment.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a range of styles to different audiences.
• Stakeholder engagement skills to develop strong working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Applying for the role

If you don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity, apply now by:

• Submitting a Comprehensive CV outlining your experience and key achievements relative to the position.
• A covering letter of no more than two pages addressing the key criteria as outlined under role requirements. Please use this as an opportunity to tell us about some situations you have experienced that demonstrate these key criteria and the values we are seeking.

Interviews for this position are scheduled to take place in the week beginning 11 March 2024.

Other Important Information You Need to Know!

Vacancies may be offered on a permanent or fixed term basis. If a similar vacancy in a similar location becomes available in the next 12 months, applicants deemed suitable may be considered. 

The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes provision of a current National Police Certificate that is less than twelve months old, declaration of any previous discipline or misconduct findings or allegations, and the verification of claims made throughout the recruitment process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to incur all costs associated with obtaining a National Police Certificate.

If you have any needs that require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact ***********@landgate.wa.gov.au.