Salary: Level 6, $110,309 - $121,569 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2022)
This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until February 2026.
The Infrastructure Division is responsible for the planning, construction and maintenance of the Department's schools and building facilities. Infrastructure services and supports:
school and facility planning capital works on new and existing schools maintenance of existing schools management and operational support of school facilities and resources. The Role
If successful, you will play a key role in coordinating, planning, designing, and developing Capital Works projects within the Department. You will also contribute to a current Commonwealth initiative program, optimising the outcome for the selected schools. Your responsibilities will involve providing valuable advice and support to the Principal Project Officer, participating in meetings with the Commonwealth, and the delivery of effective and accurate reporting. You will actively support schools, ensuring that their building and related needs are identified and assessed in alignment with Departmental policy, criteria, and equity issues.
The Senior Project Officer compiles equitable programs for provision of capital works and appropriate facilities management. They ensure the outcomes of projects and programs meet contemporary education standards to enable quality educational facilities to be delivered to clients.
It is important that the successful applicant can work in a team environment to ensure that building related needs are identified and assessed according to central office policy, criteria and issues. They will also be required to contribute to a work environment that is safe, fosters equity and diversity, enables the achievement of personal and EBS (Education Business Services) goals and facilitates accomplishment of designated roles and deliverables.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located inEast 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) 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).
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.
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. hold a current Western Australia 'C' Class drivers licence. 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.
Your application should include:
A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: Demonstrated substantial skills and experience in project management, including the ability to deliver agreed outcomes within specified timeframes. Demonstrated highly developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare quality reports and briefings and to deliver presentations to a variety of stakeholders. Demonstrated highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to provide innovative input into strategic planning and the development and implementation of key projects and policies. Demonstrated highly developed research and investigation skills. Demonstrated highly developed ability to be flexible and organised and to provide an effective consultancy service within budget in a customer-focussed manner and to work collaboratively in a team. Demonstrated substantial understanding of schools facilities, particularly in relation to needs assessment. 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: DOE931447
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, 18 November 2024
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