Project Officer, Senior Project Officer, Principal Project Officer

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact within a state government agency?Are you keen to work on projects that exercise your strategic and analytical abilities?Are you seeking a role where there are flexible working conditions and opportunities for further professional development?About UsThe work we do at Communities is meaningful and rewarding. We bring together vital services that support children, young people, families, and communities to grow and ultimately thrive.Working with the Department can be both personally and professionally rewarding whether you are working in a front-line role or a corporate role. All our staff contribute to achieving our common goals, which make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families in our community.The Business Services Division provides a range of business and operational support services for the whole of Communities central to Communities’ accounting and financial management and performance.As part of the Public Sector’s Agency Capability Review program, West Australian agencies, including Communities, are reviewing their abilities to ensure their optimal performance and continued improvement.Successful applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this team or similar future opportunities (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across Communities.The Project TeamThe Business Services division is establishing a newly formed team of project professionals who together will provide critical business advisory services. This is your opportunity to add value to the agency’s ongoing performance and capability.Level 5 – Project OfficerWell-developed ability to establish and maintain working relationships and effectively communicate with others both in writing and verbally.Apply your experience of project management techniques and procedures to conduct project scoping and planning through the compilation of project risk reports.Use conceptual, analytical and evaluation skills to investigate and review proposed mitigation strategies.Level 6 - Senior Project OfficerExercise your excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective communication channels with Project Teams, internal and external clients, stakeholders, and customers to ensure successful project/program outcomes.Apply your highly developed conceptual and analytical ability, to prepare detailed analysis of project and consolidated program data to interpret and present findings to key stakeholders.Use your well-developed experience in project management coordination to drive delivery against the plan, ensure cross team coordination and prepare consolidated reporting for various stakeholders.Level 7 – Principal Project OfficerApply your substantial experience in project management to develop, lead and manage a range of activities and initiatives in support of the division’s objectives.Use your highly developed communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, develop and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders to form strategic partnerships and collaborations.Exercise your highly developed conceptual, research, analytical and problem-solving skills, including strategic data and budget analysis to coordinate, lead and manage detailed research, analysis and evaluation in support of the division’s objectives.Ideal applicants for these positions will be pro-active, team orientated, collaborative people who are passionate about achieving effective project outcomes. People with experience working in project roles with an analytical and financial acumen are encouraged to apply.The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about each position. For further information we encourage you to contact Peter May, Director Financial Services on 0403 658 197.These positions are based at our Fremantle headquarters located within Kings Square. It’s a great location close to the Fremantle Markets, various new cafes and eateries (click here to find out more), car parks and the Fremantle train station.Benefits:Flexible working arrangementsDiscount on private health insuranceAdditional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum17.5% Annual Leave Loading3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive serviceEligibility to join the Fitness Passport program (access to 84 gyms across WA from $13.95 per week)Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employeesA free confidential Employee Assistance Program, providing services to support your wellbeingFurther information is outlined on our Department of Communities benefits page on our website.Join the Department of CommunitiesIf you are seeking a dynamic and rewarding opportunity that is pivotal in making a difference to our community, then this is the role for you.Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:A current resume/CV.A two [2] page written application demonstrating your knowledge and experience in Project Management addressing the below capabilities as per the attached Public Sector Capability Profiles for the relevant level position you are applying for:.Shapes and Manages StrategyBuilds Productive RelationshipsCommunicates and Influences EffectivelyExemplifies Personal IntegrityA 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).Please state on your application which position/s you are applying for and address the criteria for the highest level you wish to considered for.For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Kim Cleasby via email HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:TTY/voice calls - 133 677Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727SMS relay - 0423 677 767Integrity and HonestyThe 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 DiversityThe 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 Kim Cleasby. 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.