More Than Just a Job!

At Communities we play a vital role in supporting and strengthening communities across Western Australia. We provide services and work with our partners to keep children safe, provide vital community services, including in emergencies, address homelessness, prevent family and domestic violence and provide stewardship for the disability sector. Our work also includes regulating early childhood education and care and leading initiatives across women’s interests, youth, seniors and ageing, carers, and volunteering.

Why Work With Us?

• We offer some of the most competitive public sector wages in Australia.
• We are a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.
• Flexible work options – flexi leave, banked leave and public service holidays.
• More for your future – 12 per cent employer super contributions.
• Smart salary packaging – novated leases & work laptops.

Read more about the benefits of working with us.

Your Role. Your Impact.

Step into the world of Financial Services, where your work is more than just a job.

As a Senior Project Officer, you will provide project coordination and support for significant projects and large programs of work to facilitate service and operational improvements, and successful project and outcomes delivery.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Managing project governance and administration, including reporting, documentation, quality assurance, scheduling, budgeting, resource tracking and compliance with project management frameworks.
• Monitoring project performance and risks by tracking milestones, critical paths, deliverables, interdependencies, issues and benefits, and escalating concerns as required.
• Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships through effective communication, collaboration, meeting facilitation and representation on relevant forums, committees and working groups.
• Driving continuous improvement and compliance by contributing to project management policies, tools and processes, coordinating project-related contracts, and promoting ethical, safe and inclusive work practices.

Visit Careers at Communities – our roles for more information.

We believe all our people are leaders, regardless of their role. Our Leadership Expectations, outlined in Building Leadership Impact, describe the behaviours and mindsets we value. The leadership context for this position is Leading Others.

If you’d like to know more about the team or the role, connect with Peter May, Director Financial Services on 0403 658 197 or via email Peter.May@communities.wa.gov.au.

For more details, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Opportunities Available

• Current Vacancy: One [1] full-time fixed-term position available from 1 November 2026 for 9 months with possibility of extension/permanency.
• Upcoming roles: Applicants will be considered for this vacancy and may also be considered for similar fixed term or permanent, full-time and part-time roles at the same level and location arising from this recruitment process.

Applicants will be considered for vacancies in the location of the advertised role/location preferences specified in their application.

How to Apply – It’s Easy

Select “Apply for Job” and upload the following documents (Word or PDF only):

1. Your current resume/CV.
2. A short-written statement up to two [2] pages outlining your key responsibilities and achievements in the context of the job description and the following Essential Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) and Suitability Requirement:

• Experience in improving business outcomes through business process reengineering (Essential Work-Related Requirement 1).
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of project management coordination, including producing reports, project documents and managing financials and schedules(Essential Work-Related Requirement 2).
• Demonstrated experience in presenting information at a senior executive level and proven ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders(Essential Work-Related Requirement 5).
• Relevant experience in project management within Communities or a large state government agency with knowledge of complex financial systems, processes, integrations, automations and financial governance (Suitability Requirement).

1. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).

Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process.

Applicants will also be assessed on their ability to meet the following Suitability Requirements:

• Job Requirements: Relevant experience in project management within Communities or a large state government agency with knowledge of complex financial systems, processes, integrations, automations and financial governance.
• Personal Attribute: Motivates and empowers others to consistently deliver high-quality results.

The Suitability Requirements may be assessed at any stage of the recruitment process, which may include interview, referee reports and/or other assessment methods.

Appointment is subject to meeting all Suitability Requirements.

Equity and Diversity
The Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Rosaria Terrana on 0403 697 266 or via email at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

We recognise that people with disability bring valuable talent, experience and insight to the workplace.  People with disability are an integral part of our diverse and inclusive team. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 66R of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. We encourage people with disability to apply.

If you require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or to let us know your preferred methods of communication, please discuss with Rosaria Terrana. We welcome anyone supporting you with your employment goals and encourage them to make contact to assist in potential adjustments.

Integrity and Honesty
In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. To read more, click here.  

Need Assistance?

If you would like to discuss:

• adjustments,
• alternative formats,
• recruitment enquiries or,
• technical issues

Contact: Rosaria Terrana, A/HR Consultant on 0403 697 266 or HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.  

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers

National Relay Service:
TTY/Voice: 133 677
Speak & Listen: 1300 555 727
SMS Relay: 0423 677 767

Privacy Notice
Personal information is collected and managed in accordance with the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (PRIS Act). By submitting your application, you acknowledge the collection of your personal information. For further details on how your information is handled, please view our Privacy Policy.

Please note: This recruitment process may be closed or withdrawn at any stage. Applicants will be notified if this occurs.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.