Project Support Officer
Project Support Officer
Why Work With Us?
As the WA State Government Agency responsible for safely managing the State’s Road network, Main Roads Western Australia is committed to connecting people and places by delivering integrated and intelligent transport systems and services and providing safer roads and better journeys for our customers
About the Role
The Main Roads Project Development Branch plays a crucial role in Western Australia by developing critical major road infrastructure projects that connect communities, improve safety and amenity, and support economic growth. The success of these projects depends on the efficient and effective management of project development activities.
We are currently seeking three Project Support Officers to provide project administration support to our Project Development Team, with the successful applicant requiring skills and experience in administration, effective communication, time management, document control and quality management. As a Project Support Officer, you will have excellent attention to detail, work well in a fast paced environment, have strong organisational skills and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
This is an opportunity to be part of an innovative and supportive team working on exciting and impactful state road projects.
About You
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Experience in the provision of administrative support to Project Managers and/or Project Directors,
- Demonstrate well-developed skills in investigation, analysis and problem solving
- Demonstrate your ability to work in a team to deliver high quality outcomes
- Have strong written communication skills, including preparation of meeting minutes, reports and various forms of correspondence
- Demonstrate your experience with record management using records management systems
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career by joining an innovative team. Our environment encourages people to improve business practices and actively contribute to the development of major road infrastructure projects for the state.
Should you wish to build your future and grow as a person and a professional, think about a career with Main Roads Western Australia. If you possess the skills and this position interests you, we encourage you to apply.
Find Out More
For job specific information or for a confidential discussion of this opportunity, please contact Gary Manning on (08) 9323 4135 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.
For assistance with your application or for general enquiries, please contact the Main Roads Recruitment team via email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au
Whatever stage of your career, we are dedicated to helping you reach your potential, both professionally and personally, so that together we can achieve ours. Have a look at www.mainroads.wa.gov.au to learn more.
Submitting Your Application
Please submit the following in your application:
- A comprehensive CV demonstrating your relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement
- A statement outlining your skill, knowledge and experience in relation to the following three (3) criteria in no more than three (3) pages
- Project administration support in a variety of contexts
- Work organisation with the ability to meet work schedules and deadlines, including managing conflicting priorities
- Written communication, including preparation of meeting minutes, reports, and various forms of correspondence
- A copy of your current Western Australian motor vehicle (car) Driver’s Licence or approved equivalent
- If applicable to you (not mandatory), a copy of your Certificate in Business
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be assessed throughout the selection process with equal weighting.
Please note you will be asked to complete several questions as part of your application. Ensure you allow plenty of time as late and incomplete applications will not be considered.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and retaining a culturally diverse workforce and in line with our commitment to improve diversity, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.
If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact John McKelvie on (08) 9323 6173 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au.
Additional Information
Applicants are required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire and a current and satisfactory National Police Clearance prior to appointment as part of this recruitment process.
Applicants deemed as suitable for but not appointed to this role may also be considered for appointment to “similar vacancies” within Main Roads subject to business requirements.
To help us find the best candidate we may undertake an executive search.
