This is a permanent, full time vacancy
About the role
The Parliamentary Counsel’s Office (PCO) is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Project Officer. Under the guidance of senior officers, the Project Officer will develop and recommend proposals for strategic projects within PCO, and manage their implementation and completion. The role also supports senior management across a range of administrative functions, including human and financial resources, HR liaison, budgeting, corporate reporting, and procurement.
About the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office
PCO has a staff of over 50, consisting of legislative drafters, editors and publications and support staff and IT staff. PCO provides comprehensive legislative drafting and related services to the State Government, its departments and agencies. PCO also provides legislative drafting services to private Members of Parliament and facilitates the work of Parliamentary committees. PCO publishes the legislation of Western Australia by hosting and maintaining the Western Australian legislation website, www.legislation.wa.gov.au.
Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must:
- be an Australian Citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia; or
- have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (at the time of application); or
- have an entitlement to live and work indefinitely in Australia.
Benefits and opportunities
PCO offers an inclusive and supportive workplace, flexible working arrangements and challenging and fulfilling work at the heart of government providing legislative drafting services and related advice in relation to some of the most significant policy issues in Western Australia.
See the attached Applicant Information Pack for details on additional benefits of working at PCO.
Application process
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
- A comprehensive resume that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
- A statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the following Role Specific Criteria below as listed on the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
- Demonstrated project experience, including the ability to successfully plan, organise and complete multiple projects of a complex kind within designated timeframes.
- Demonstrated sound research, analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated experience in providing assistance with administrative functions, including human and finance resources, HR interface, budgeting, corporate reporting and procurement.
- Contact details of two (2) recent work referees, with one (1) of them being your current Line Manager where possible.
All the Job Related Requirements listed on the JDF will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.
For Further Job Related Information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact John Seal-Pollard, Director, Legislation Services on (08) 9264 1444 for a confidential discussion.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘For Further Job Related Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
Submitting your application
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
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