Strategy and Planning are seeking to establish a pool of Senior Project Officers - Business Cases for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of December 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The Infrastructure Division has responsibility for the planning and provision of facilities (land, buildings and equipment), which includes land planning, student enrolment forecasting and facilities planning, strategic asset management, capital works programs, maintenance and minor works programs and provision of facilities related services.
The Strategy and Planning Directorate oversee the longer-term strategic planning of land and building infrastructure, prepare capital funding proposals, provide statistical and demographic planning, develop asset management and sustainability strategy and policy, undertake land acquisition and manage the Department's land estate.
The Role
The Senior Project Officer - Business Cases develops, coordinates and implements capital investment budget and business case programs in line with department policy and objectives.
Suitable applicants will use their communication and research skills to gather data and undertake analysis of school enrolment trends and infrastructure requirements to draft submissions and business cases seeking additional capital funding. They will be required to use their project management, organisational and communication skills effectively to consult with a range of stakeholders within the Department of Education and external agencies and stakeholders to coordinate budget submissions that comply with the Department of Treasury Strategic Asset Management Framework.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote or flexible working hours
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Breanna Young, Manager – Strategic Infrastructure Planning on (08) 9264 4010 or by emailing Breanna.Young@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing 1 to 3 of the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated well developed skills and considerable experience in business case development and asset management and knowledge of contemporary infrastructure issues and trends in a large organisation.
- Demonstrated highly developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, including liaison and negotiation skills and contributing to team processes.
- Demonstrated well developed project management skills, including the capacity to apply financial planning concepts and budgeting principles.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE937664
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 16 December 2024.