Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works.

The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities.

We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation.

Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Tim Cross on (08) 62151730 or via email at tim.cross@dohw.wa.gov.au. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.

When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week
• professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career
• generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work
• access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work
• corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs
• opportunity to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and cultural initiatives across the department, including networks and working groups that promote equity and belonging.

About The Role:

This position is responsible for preparing comprehensive and cost-effective feasibility and contract estimates for state and federal housing construction programs and projects.  Provides professional costing advice to internal stakeholders and other public sector Departments on all matters to do with housing construction including design requirements such as energy efficiency, sustainability, durability and life cycle costs.  Assists the Senior Estimator with a range of research and forecasting activities.

About You:

We are seeking a motivated and professional individual who demonstrates:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients, colleagues, stakeholders, and community members.

• A commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and achieving positive outcomes for diverse clients.

• Well-developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a practical and solution-focused approach.

• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records and documentation.

• Experience working with confidential and sensitive information while exercising discretion and professionalism.

• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and business systems.

• A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and respectful workplace practices.

• An understanding of and commitment to public sector values, ethics, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The position operates in in the context of Personal Leadership within the Public Sector Commission’s Building Leadership Impact Framework. This means that you are required to demonstrate personal accountability for delivering excellence and support your team and agency in delivering strategic goals. You will be expected to build and nurture relationships and be willing to seek feedback and learn.  

How to Apply:

If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:

1. A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
2. Cover letter of two (2) pages or less, outlining how you meet the essential requirements of the role and demonstrate leadership behaviours.

Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.

Further Job-Related Information:

Please contact Tim Cross on (08) 62151730 for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).

To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.

If you are unable to view or download the documents, please call (08) 6557 8111 and select option 1, or email recruitment@dohw.wa.gov.au, mentioning the vacancy reference number VCID03526 for assistance.

Currently there is one (1) full-time, fixed-term appointment available for filling up to 31 October 2028. 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 twelve months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.