This is a 15 month fixed term, full-time position commencing September, 2024
The Role
The Project Manager will provide high-level advice to internal Department business units on issues related to the development, implementation, and support to ICT projects such as software development, network maintenance and integration of changes and upgrades to business processes.
The Project Manager will also contribute to a work environment that is safe, fosters equity and diversity, enables the achievement of personal and EBS goals and facilitates accomplishment of designed roles and deliverables. As well as establish and maintain working relationships and effective communication networks with business units, schools, customers, clients and staff to ensure access to diverse specialist knowledge.
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, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
- 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).
- Become a member with the onsite East Perth Gym.
- Modern end of trip facilities/changerooms.
- 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 Rob Donaldson, Manager - ICT Project Office, on (08) 9264 4942 or emailing rob.donaldson@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 2 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement up to 3 pages addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated substantial experience and expertise in managing ICT projects, project management systems and tools to meet outcomes.
- Demonstrated extensive highly developed communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide customer-focused services.
- Demonstrated highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify innovative solutions to solving problems.
- Demonstrated highly developed leadership and people management skills to effectively manage multiple project teams.
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: DOE/909754
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 12 August 2024
