Senior Project Officer

We have 2x permanent, full-time positions commencing ASAP

The Infrastructure Division has responsibility for the strategic planning, delivery and ongoing management of education facilities across Western Australia. The branch ensures that land, buildings and equipment are planned and provided to meet current and future student needs, supporting safe, functional and contemporary learning environments.

This includes land use planning, student enrolment forecasting, facilities planning, strategic asset management, and the delivery of capital works, maintenance and minor works programs. Working collaboratively with schools and stakeholders, the branch supports the Department’s commitment to high-quality education through responsive, transparent and accountable infrastructure services.

The Role

The successful applicants will assist with the coordination, planning, design and development of capital works projects within the Department. They will also provide advice and support services to schools, ensuring building and related needs are identified and assessed in line with Departmental policy, criteria and equity issues.

As a Senior Project Officer you will liaise, consult and negotiate with key stakeholders and interested parties while maintaining a focus on customer service delivery and continuous improvement of services.

The successful applicants will provide recommendations through briefing notes to the Director General and Minister and the delivery of client-focussed responses to enquiries from school communities and members of the public.

Experience in developing and preparing reports, briefing notes and responses to ministerial requests relating to capital works projects is highly desirable. Applicants should use examples from their own experience to illustrate these capabilities.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements are considered
• 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 Brid Cullinane, Principal Project Officer - Delivery and Maintenance on (08) •••• •903 or by emailing Brid.Cullinane@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at centralservices.recruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

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

Applicants are encouraged to apply online and should provide:

• A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A two (2) page (maximum) statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF with relevant examples:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Demonstrated substantial understanding of schools facilities, particularly in relation to needs assessment.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process

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) •••• •127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1063517

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 Thursday, 17 September 2026