Senior Business Administrator
Level 6, $120,457 - $132,753 pa, 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.
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, a young person or a person with a disability seeking support with your application, please reach out to Jobs and Skills WA by calling 13 64 64.
If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Sahar Shafizadeh on (08) 9262 1374 or via email at Sahar.Shafizadeh@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 contribute to diversity, inclusion, and cultural initiatives across the department, including networks and working groups that promote equity and belonging.
About The Role:
Senior Business Administrator contributes to the provision of system support and minor enhancement services. The role participates in managing the implementation, review and evaluation of specified system enhancements in Building Inspection Program (BIP) Systems. The role provides systems analysis and administration, ensuring the integrity, performance, and security of systems. Whilst contributing to the continuous improvement of business processes and systems in collaboration with stakeholders.
About You:
We are seeking a candidate with strong experience in business systems development and support, particularly within project or works management environments. The successful applicant will be capable of managing system lifecycles, databases, and software releases effectively.
The ideal candidate demonstrates solid project management capability, including planning, risk management, and reporting, alongside excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. They can lead testing, deliver training, and provide practical systems advice, all while adopting a proactive, analytical approach and contributing positively to a collaborative, values-driven organisation. Strong analytical skills to support system development and continuous improvement are highly valued. Experience in assessing processes and driving system enhancements is advantageous, while proficiency or knowledge in software development is considered highly desirable
The position operates 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 two (2) pages or less, outlining how you meet the essential requirements of the role and demonstrate leadership behaviours.
Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.
Further Job-Related Information:
Please contact Sahar Shafizadeh on (08) 9262 1374 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, 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 these documents, please contact us by calling (08) 6557 8111 (select option 1) or email recruitment@dohw.wa.gov.au, quoting the reference number VCID03362 for support.
Currently there is one (1) full-time, fixed-term appointment for twenty-two (22) months available for immediate filling, 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 eighteen (18) months on a full-time or part-time, fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s).
