This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Infrastructure Governance and Reporting branch is responsible for the financial management reporting functions and governance across the division. The branch is responsible for the financial operations of the Infrastructure division including statutory and external financial reporting requirements, liaison with internal and external stakeholders on all matters relating to Infrastructure finance, ensure management accounting and budgeting requirements are met and prepare accounts for payment against capital and recurrent budgets
The Role
The Senior Project Officer plans, undertakes and evaluates capital works projects, minor works and maintenance matters, and capital resource sharing activities and provides strategic advice in the design and delivery of projects, programs and initiatives. They research and prepare regular status and progress reports for the Asset Investment Program and maintenance projects.
If successful, you will identify, evaluate, import, validate, store and transform data and information from a range of sources to establish and maintain databases related to infrastructure programs, projects and initiatives. Within this role you will monitor progress of projects to ensure that milestones and performance indicators are met within time and budget constraints and that change proposals are investigated and negotiated with stakeholders.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- 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 Jan McGrath, Manager Governance and Reporting on (08) 9264 4680 or by emailing Jan.Mcgrath@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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated considerable experience and knowledge of processes relating to the management and implementation of capital works and maintenance projects.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in relevant project management software applications.
- Demonstrated well developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to consult, negotiate and maintain collaborative partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills including the ability to prepare reports, briefing papers and responses to Senior Executive and/or Ministerial/Parliamentary requests.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in providing a high-level customer-focused service.
- Demonstrated well developed project planning and management skills, including proven ability to use initiative, prioritise work, meet agreed targets and deliver agreed results in a timely and efficient manner.
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: DOE1042601
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 Monday 29 June 2026.
