Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE704803
This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension
The Role and our Branch
The Infrastructure Division is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and committed Project Support Officer in the Capital Works and Maintenance branch.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The Project Support Officer will provide administrative and policy support to the Principal and Senior Project Officers whilst assisting in developing databases, documentation relating to capital resource sharing, interpretation of policy requirements and provide local knowledge of existing facilities for the Department. The successful applicant will contribute to a work environment that is safe, fosters equity and diversity, enables the achievement of personal and EBS goals and facilitate accomplishment of designated roles and deliverables. The successful applicant will contribute to change management projects relevant to the Branch whilst representing the Branch, as required, on Directorate committees and working parties.
The successful applicant will assist the Principal and Senior Project Officers in assessing facilities-related needs and compilation of equitable programs for provision of capital works through developing and maintaining databases, interpretation of policy requirements and local knowledge of existing facilities. You will assist the Principal and Senior Project Officers in monitoring schools’ needs for transportable accommodation whilst assisting with documentation relating to capital resource sharing projects, including licences and leases.
Cultural Diversity
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria:
- Knowledge of and experience in the negotiation and preparation of licence and lease agreements associated with capital resource sharing projects.
- Sound communication, interpersonal skills and presentation skills and the ability to build and maintain client relationships and prepare appropriate correspondence.
- Sound conceptual and analytical skills.
- Sound organisational skills with the ability to use initiative and work independently or in a team environment to achieve required project/program outcomes.
- Experience in the use of relevant software packages.
For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
All inquiries are welcomed
Please contact Lenore Stanton, Principal Project Officer by telephoning (08) 9264 5080 or emailing Lenore.Stanton@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.
Your application should include:
- A two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and Training Requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencing employment
- complete
- the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- training specific to this role required by Department policy; and
- the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 3 November 2021.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our division for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.