Project Manager
Level 8, $157,900 - $171,005 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 adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Anne-Marie McLaughlin on 0432 835 130 or via email at Anne-Marie.McLaughlin@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:
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering complex projects that make a real impact? We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of high-profile programs and initiatives.
In this role, you’ll drive end-to-end project management, developing robust plans, managing budgets and resources, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and to the highest quality standards. You’ll work across multidisciplinary teams and partner with key stakeholders to turn strategy into action, while navigating risk, governance and compliance requirements.
You’ll bring a values-led approach to your work, demonstrating empathy in understanding stakeholder needs, clarity in communication and decision-making, accountability for delivering outcomes, and respect in building strong, collaborative relationships.
You’ll also play a key advisory role, providing strategic insights to senior leaders and fostering strong stakeholder relationships to support innovation and continuous improvement.
What you’ll bring:
- Proven experience managing complex projects and programs
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
- Expertise in governance, risk and financial management
- Ability to translate strategy into practical outcomes with clarity and accountability
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.
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:
Please contact Anne-Marie McLaughlin on 0432 835 130 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 these documents, please email HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au, mentioning the vacancy reference number HRC0256105 for assistance.
Currently there is one (1) full-time, fixed-term appointment available for immediate filling from 1 July 2026 until 31 December 2028, with the possibility of further extension(s). 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 twenty-four (24) months on a full-time or part-time, fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s).
The Department may conduct an Executive Search to supplement the field of applicants.
