Project Officer And Project Manager (Infrastructure) Pool

Pool Ref: PA2403RIAIP

Salary/Level: PSCA, Level 4, $87,712 - $92,057, Level 5, $96,307 - $105,254, Level 6, $110,309 - $121,569 or Level 7, $128,077 - $136,891 p.a. plus 11% Superannuation

Tenure: Fixed-term, Full-time

Location: Fremantle (commuting to Rottnest Island as required), Western Australia

Rottnest Island Authority regularly undertakes renewal or upgrade projects as well as the development and delivery of new building and infrastructure projects. The Authority is seeking experienced and qualified Project Managers and Project Officers to manage the design development and construction delivery of new build projects, together with a mix of upgrade and renewal initiatives of the existing infrastructure.

The role of Project Officer supports the coordination of the whole of project life cycle, including:

• Supporting the coordination and delivery of building and infrastructure construction projects at optimal value for money and within set timeframes.
• Supporting the planning and maintenance of a wide range of built assets to attain and preserve maximum operational capacity.
• Contributing to the Capital Works Program.

The role of Project Manager is responsible and accountable for:

• Managing the initiation, planning, development, procurement, execution and closure of renewal, upgrade and greenfield projects to agreed budgets and timeframes.
• Planning and delivering maintenance of a wide range of built assets to attain and preserve maximum operational capacity.
• Contributing to the Strategic Asset Management Plan and Capital Works Program.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A covering letter. Please clearly state which role(s) you wish to be considered for.
• A written response addressing the requested criteria below (in no more than two (2) pages).
• A current resume.

Selection Criteria

Project Officer (Level 4 or 5)

1. Base-level (Level 4) or considerable (Level 5) technical experience in the initiation, planning, design development, procurement, execution and closure of building or infrastructure construction projects.
2. Developed (Level 4) or well developed (Level 5) verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to successfully develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
3. Developed (Level 4) or well developed (Level 5) written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, technical and procurement documents.
4. High level financial and budget management skills in both an operational and Project environment.
5. Well-developed analytical, risk management and problem-solving skills.

Project Manager (Level 6 or 7)

1. Substantial (Level 6) or extensive (Level 7) technical experience in the initiation, planning, design development, procurement, execution and closure of building or infrastructure projects.
2. Well-developed (Level 6) or highly developed (Level 7) verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to successfully develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and prepare reports to the Board as well as technical and procurement documents.
3. Well-developed analytical, risk management and problem-solving skills.
4. High level financial and budget management skills in both an operational and Project environment.
5. Proactive team player with adaptability and flexibility to manage a diverse workload and competing priorities.
6. An understanding of work, health and safety, and equity and diversity principles and practices.

Please click “Apply” and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ where you can submit your application online.

For further information about the Rottnest Island Authority, please visit https://ria.wa.gov.au/.

For further job-related information, please contact Martin Marerwa on 0491 378 ***.

Closing date: Friday, 8 March 2024 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.