This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
Delivery of Information, Communications and Technologies (ICT) services provides support for the Department’s educational outcomes by developing initiatives and technical support strategies to ensure all 800 Western Australian public schools can be individual, distinctive and responsive to their local communities while still benefiting from being part of a system.
ICT Governance and Planning is the primary entry point to ICT for any new significant effort, project, planning or major change initiative and the ICT Project Office has responsibility for the process and management of ICT projects.
The Role
The Senior Project Officer will coordinate, undertake, implement and/or manage ICT initiatives, technical support and projects. They will conduct ICT project and program Health Checks, review and analyse Checks against Department objectives, ICT Project Office policies and guidelines, and project outcomes.
If successful, you will maintain the operational aspects of corporate and information systems, including the development of system-wide policies, practices, standards, methodologies and guidelines. You will be required to coordinate implementation of project related software across the Department as required, including the development of relevant communication strategies.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Rob Donaldson, Manager ICT Project Office on (08) 9264 4942 or rob.donaldson@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated considerable experience in project planning, administration, reporting and evaluation in an ICT setting.
- Demonstrated well developed knowledge and understanding of project management methodologies and the ability to develop system-wide policies, guidelines and standards.
- Demonstrated highly developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate, liaise and negotiate with individuals at all levels.
- Demonstrated highly developed research, conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to analyse data and reports, highlighting anomalies and resolving the issues.
- Demonstrated highly developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet conflicting timelines.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE970352
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 20 June 2025
