Senior Project Director

Job description

Major Projects

Position No: 00031806

Salary/Level: Class 1, $187,183pa, PSCSAA 2022

·    1x Full-Time, Fixed Term position available

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 to 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 Major Projects Directorate includes the Infrastructure Delivery Unit (IDU), which provides oversight of the State’s entire Asset Investment Program (AIP) and is responsible for providing strategic advice that supports effective delivery of major infrastructure projects.

The Senior Project Director (within IDU) is responsible for project delivery, including project management and assurance, of complex and high-risk infrastructure projects and programs using non-traditional forms of contract to the approved scope, budget, and timeframes.

We are currently filling the Senior Project Director role within IDU, but will use this process to recruit other Senior Project Director roles within Major Projects (including major project leads) and the wider Department in the next three to twenty four months.

About You:

You will have high level project or program management skills demonstrated through the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects, and/or programs, in a senior management role acquired through:

• successful management of high-risk projects, and or programs, from definition, planning through procurement to delivery and commissioning, with significant government participation and/or:
• extensive knowledge and experience in identifying, developing, and implementing standards, processes, and assurance procedures relevant to the planning, development and delivery of complex infrastructure projects, and/or programs, preferably within the building industry.

You will champion contemporary leadership and people management practices to build a high performing and engaged workforce and recognise the benefits of diversity and continuous learning.

How to Apply:

If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our dynamic and forward thinking team, please click the “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” button and you will be redirected to Jobs WA and follow the advertising instructions. If not directed straight to the position, please key the position number into the web search box.

Please ensure you apply by the closing deadline as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Further Job Related Information:

Please contact Nicki Godecke on 0419 915 *** for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).

Currently there is one (1) full-time fixed term position available for filling for up to 5 years. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twenty-four (24) months on a full-time, part-time, fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s).

Closing Date: Monday, 20 May 2024 at 4:00pm (AWST)

The Department may conduct an Executive Search to supplement the field of applicants.