Project Officer

Corrective Services Salary: Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 p.a.
plus 12% superannuation (PSCSAA 2024)Position number: Pool Ref 232032 Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time Location: Perth CBDClosing date: 2025-08-21 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)Attachments: - Job Description Form - Project Officer.pdf Applicant Information Pack.pdf You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader.
This recruitment pool will run for a period of eighteen (18) months and will be used to establish a pool of suitable candidates that may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities.
Suitable applicants will be motivated, suitably skilled and have a keen interest and ability to deliver agreed outcomes within specified timeframes.
Currently, there is one (1) fixed term, twelve (12) month contract available for immediate filling, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency, subject to business requirements.
This particular position will support the implementation of strategic initiatives in custodial facilities.
Experience working in a custodial environment is beneficial for this role, but not essential.
Flexibility to work between SCP's office locations at Casuarina Prison and Perth CBD is required.
About Justice When you join the Department of Justice , you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live.
We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia.
You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
About The Role The Strategic Corrections Projects (SCP) branch manages and supports projects of significant strategic importance to Corrective Services.
The branch supports the successful delivery of these projects by developing and administering project management frameworks and working alongside Corrective Services business areas to deliver projects that further strategic priorities.
Project Officers are responsible for undertaking project work identified within the SCP branch and actively participates in developing and implementing project activities.
These positions support the delivery of various projects and programs and will involve liaising, engaging and negotiating with key stakeholders.
In Addition To Stakeholder Engagement, Key Responsibilities Include Preparation of comprehensive plans, reports, memos, briefing notes and other documents.
Analysing activities to determine best practices and embed them into policies, strategies and operating standards.
Actively participating in the formulation and achievement of objectives, strategies and priorities that support the effective functioning of the Directorate Eligibility Permanent positions – To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
Benefits And Opportunities Flexible working arrangements Career pathway opportunities Learning and development opportunity programs Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
Application process How To Apply Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position.
This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We Require You To Submit Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
A statement no more than three (3) pages addressing your suitability for the role in the context of the following Job-Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria.
Please provide examples to support your claims.
The examples can be scenario based to demonstrate your capabilities.
Shapes and Manages Strategy Communication and Influences Effectively Demonstrated experience and skills in the management and coordination of a variety of projects.
Contact details of two work related referees.
Current or previous manager is recommended.
All remaining Job-Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Pool Recruitment This pool will be open for a period of eighteen (18) months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes.
Permanent and/or fixed term, full time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities.
Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
For further job-related information If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Deirdre Sheehan, Principal Project Officer, on (08) 9264 6499 for a confidential discussion.
Equity and Diversity The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.
We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the 'Further Information' section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on Workforce Diversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.
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