Senior Project Officer, Project Manager (Regional)
Level 5, Level 6, $101,122 - $127,647 pa, PSCSAA 2024
Join an innovative agency that values collaboration, growth and flexibility and improves the lives of Western Australians.
At Finance we are committed to delivering the best results for our customers. We provide strategic advice to government, build infrastructure projects, such as schools and hospitals, buy goods and services for government, collect the State’s revenue and support the Western Australian economy through administering grants and rebates.
Our values of clarity, empathy, growth and collaboration guide everything we do. We value diversity and encourage different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. We are committed to making Finance the best place to work for everyone.
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.
We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, young person or person with disability seeking assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64. If you are a person living with disability and require any adjustments or accommodations, please contact Andrzej Buczak on 0429 572 061 or via email at Andrzej.Buczak@finance.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.
- corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs.
- Opportunity to support our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Finance Indigenous Network (FIN), Gender Equity Champions Group, and Youth Working Group.
About The Roles:
Senior Project Officer, Level 5
The Senior Project Officer position assists Senior Project Managers on a range of non-residential building projects including hospitals and medical facilities, schools and TAFE colleges, police stations, fire stations and State Emergency Service bases, sports facilities, cultural venues and a range of other building types.
The position is responsible for managing project outcomes and project management of low to medium value and risk and complexity projects, inclusive of the management of contracts, contractors and consultants, as well as a wide range of minor works and maintenance activities, in regional communities. The role contributes to project teams of public and private sector professionals, to plan and deliver projects for government, including working closely with local industry and regional client agencies to promote whole-of-government policies and objectives.
Project Manager, Level 6
The Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of infrastructure projects and programs, including the project management of medium to high value and risk projects in regional communities, as well as a wide range of minor works and maintenance activities.
The role leads public and private sector professionals to plan, deliver and maintain buildings for Government, and works closely with local industry and regional client agencies to promote whole-of-government policies and objectives.
About You:
We are seeking candidates who:
Are passionate about supporting local (regional) communities through delivery of high-quality services to maintain, build or restore infrastructure within the Southern Region.
Understand the challenges involved in delivering building and construction projects, maintenance, and related services, particularly within a regional context.
Possess proficient project management skills, preferably with experience in managing a range of concurrent, non-residential building and/or maintenance projects and programs.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills with experience engaging with clients and contractors, and well-developed written skills, for preparing a range of tender documents. An understanding of the challenges, and experience working in regional areas, would be of benefit.
Both positions operate in Personal Leadership context. 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:
- 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).
- Cover letter of no more than two (2) pages, outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and demonstrate leadership behaviours and alignment to our Values.
You will need to indicate which level/s you are applying for. You only need to provide one (1) cover letter, even if you are applying for both levels.
You will need to demonstrate your alignment to Finance’s Values throughout the process to be considered suitable.
Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.
Further Job-Related Information:
For further information about the position please contact Andrzej Buczak on 0429 572 061 (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, Job Description Form, and Leadership Behaviours. 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@finance.wa.gov.au, mentioning the vacancy reference number VCID03152 for assistance.
Currently there is one (1) level 5, full-time, fixed-term appointment for twenty-four (24) months available for filling in Bunbury, with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency and one (1) level 6, permanent full-time position available September 2025 for filling in Bunbury, or Albany. 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 Bunbury and Albany regional offices, within the next twenty four (24) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.
