Senior Project Manager, Principal Project Manager

Directorate:
Buildings and Contracts & Major Projects
Position number / Pool Ref number:
00032412, 00032634, 00031634
Join our team and be part of an innovative agency that values collaboration, growth and flexibility while improving the lives of Western Australians. At Finance we're committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for our customers.
We deliver a diverse range of services throughout the State including providing leadership and advice across government, building infrastructure projects such as schools, hospitals and community facilities, buying goods and services for government such as electric vehicles, pharmaceutical products or software services, collecting the State's revenue and coordinating initiatives to support the Western Australian economy like administering grants and rebates.
Our collaborative approach and commitment to innovation means we get things done.
Our staff are passionate about the work we do and our values of clarity, empathy, growth and collaboration underpin everything. We are also committed to making Finance the 'best place to work' which means we value flexibility and diversity.
We're an equal opportunity employer and encourage gender diversity, Aboriginal people, young people, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to join us.
As part of our team, you will enjoy:
a range of flexible work options including working from home up to 2 days per week.significant opportunities to develop and grow through a range of professional development, training, and on-the-job learning opportunities.generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks' annual leave and 3 public service holidays each year. In addition, long service leave accrues every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year.flexible workspaces at our Djookanup location in Osborne Park, where you will be able to choose the type of office space that enables you to do your best work.access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup.About The Roles: Major Projects - New Women and Babies Hospital Project Level 7 The Senior Project Manager, as a member of a multi-disciplinary project team, will play an integral part in the delivery of the project. The role will require undertaking management activities that include planning, procurement, consultant and project management, contributing to the realization of benefits for government high value, complex building infrastructure projects.
Level 8 The Principal Project Manager, as a member of a multi-disciplinary project team, will provide strategic leadership and direction, managing teams of staff, stakeholders, consultants and subject matter experts. The role will require management across multiple technical and specialist domains to ensure needs are met in relation to the delivery of the project to the approved scope, budget and timeframe.
The above positions operate in the context of Leading Others. This means that you will motivate and enable others to deliver high quality work. You will balance time between doing the work and coaching, guiding and developing others. This requires a significant shift in thinking from 'doing' to supporting others to 'do good work'; and consideration of present and future needs when allocating time to the team and projects you lead. You will articulate how work is to be done, providing clear direction and feedback.
Buildings & Contracts – Inner City Primary School Level 8 The Principal Project Manager will work within a collaborative project team on the unique vertical Inner City Primary School in East Perth to deliver the project to the client agency requirements. The role will require management across multiple technical and specialist domains to ensure needs are met in relation to the delivery of the project to the approved scope, budget and timeframe.
This position operates in the context of Leading Leaders. This means you will be required to deliver results through leaders and your teams in a single business area, and by influencing leaders in other business areas. You will add value by providing direction and developing and coaching your leaders to achieve operational objectives. You will make decisions about how services should be provided based on the resources at hand.
About You: You have demonstrated experience in complex and high-risk building and infrastructure projects and programs of work, either in the public and/or private sector. If you have skills and experience in project management, contract management, architectural/engineering/building or ICT project delivery, we want to hear from you.
You are able to:
work collaboratively in a team environmentprovide leadership in your field of expertisework flexibly across the project to meet peak activities.You communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders with the ability to influence and assist with decision making.
You lead by example, value mentoring and enhancing the capabilities of staff. You support a values-led organisational culture and will contribute to the Department's goal of becoming the best place to work.
How to Apply: If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:
A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the details of two referees, one being a current or recent line manager.Covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, outlining your suitability for the role in the context of the essential work-related requirements, Leadership Expectations and Values.You only need to provide one (1) cover letter, even if you are applying for all three positions. Aim to demonstrate your skills at the higher level. This will assist the panel to understand the depth of your experience.
You may need to provide documentation to substantiate claims regarding any qualifications listed on your covering letter and/or CV.
Virtual interviews may be used as part of this recruitment process.
You will need to clearly demonstrate your alignment to the Department's Values throughout all stages of the selection process as a pre-requisite for appointment. Please ensure you apply by the closing deadline as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Nichol Kabugua on 0431 933 064 for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).
Please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form for full position details as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.
If you experience difficulties downloading these documents, please call (08) 6557 8111, select option 1 or email ****** and quote VCID03063 to obtain an Applicant Information Pack.
Currently there is one (1) Senior Project Manager (Level 7) fixed term position, and two (2) Principal Project Manager (Level 8) fixed term positions available for immediate filling for up to sixty (60) months, with the possibility of further extension(s). While 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 twenty-four (24) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.
The Department may conduct an Executive Search to supplement the field of applicants.

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