Project Officer
Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 pa + Super - PSCSAA 2024
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.
To better represent the diverse community we serve and improve employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Sections 51 of the of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) applies to this recruitment process. The Department of Housing and Works is committed to supporting equality, and applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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 Ryan Boyd on 0432 838 103 or via email at ryan.boyd@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 support our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Indigenous Network, Gender Equity Champions Group, and Youth Working Group.
About The Role:
This position provides support across various projects and is responsible for the delivery of projects. This position works closely alongside and in alignment with the Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance and Department of Housing and Works. The position has a a particular focus on Yule River Call to Action (Pilbara), Closing the Gap and promoting environmental health outcomes for Public and Aboriginal Housing tenants.
The Pilbara offers the perfect opportunity to grow both personally and professionally, whilst being immersed in the regions diverse and rich culture including traditional Aboriginal culture.
Pilbara cities and towns are family friendly communities which offer an array of services and activities for the whole family, or individuals to enjoy and participate in.
If you enjoy venturing through amazing untouched scenery and have passion for learning more about traditional Aboriginal culture, this could be the job for you!
About You:
You are a culturally responsive, kind, and driven individual, who is committed to the values of the organisation, Empathy, Clarity, Accountability, Respect.
You understand the importance of building and maintaining internal and external stakeholder relationships. You are comfortable working across complexity, within a creative and solutions focused framework. You strive for outcomes that improve and enhance service delivery to your community and thrive in a busy and dynamic environment.
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).
- A two (2) page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
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 Ryan Boyd on 0432 838 103 or via email at ryan.boyd@dohw.wa.gov.au (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 email HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au, mentioning the vacancy reference number HRC0223595 for assistance.
Currently there is one (1) permanent full-time position available for filling. 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 (12) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.
