Division: Housing and Homelessness
Position No: Pool Ref COM29424
Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Perth CBD
Closing Date: 2024-10-11 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.
Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity is available to be part of a team delivering a meaningful and impactful project upgrading Social Housing dwellings with energy performance upgrades. The Social Housing Energy Performance Initiative (SHEPI) is a state and federal partnership to upgrade social housing properties across the state. Up to 4300 households will benefit from home energy upgrades, aimed at reducing energy consumption and lowering power bills. This project will run from late 2024 to June 2027 and the Department of Communities is looking for a dynamic Project Manager and Senior Project Officer to deliver the energy upgrades.
The Roles
As Project Manager - Level 7 , you will take charge of the installation of all upgrades and overseeing the projects schedule, budgets, scope, and the quality of phase deliverables ensuring alignment with the project strategic objectives. You will develop and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers, and effectively manage performance of the project and contribute to the inter-agency working group.
As Senior Project Officer - Level 6 , you support the Project Manager in realising the project objectives and applying project discipline to manage milestones and delivery of key objectives. You will be working both independently and collaboratively to develop and deliver project outputs. Preparation and delivery of progress reports and briefs.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the positions. For further information, we encourage you to contact Wayne de Witt, Project Manager on 0432 831 384 .
There is currently one (1) fixed term position for the Program Manager role, and one (1) fixed term position for the Senior Project Officer role. Each opportunity is available for immediate filling until June 2026.
The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract employment in this or similar roles.
Join the Department of Communities
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply for Job ' button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
A current resume/CV. A two (2) page written application addressing 1,3 and 4 Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable). An application form (for hard copy applications only). Senior Project Officer Application: A current resume/CV. A two (2) page written application addressing 1,3 and 5 Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable). An application form (for hard copy applications only). Applicants who are shortlisted will be assessed on all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process.
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Margia Munoz, HR Advisor on 0466 171 398 or via email on
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
TTY/voice calls - 133 677
Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727
SMS relay - 0423 677 767
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In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.
If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Margia.
Applicants who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
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