Senior Officer

Our Purpose is to support children, young people, and their families to build skills and capacity, address the impacts of trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and develop capabilities that will enable them to be the best versions of themselves.

Our Vision

We see a future where Western Australia is the safest place in the world and all children, young people, and their families feel safe to dream, to thrive, and to reach their fullest potential.

About the Role

The Senior Officer – Strategic Projects is responsible for leading the planning and delivery of strategic initiatives that align with Parkerville Children and Youth Care's mission and values. This role will include leading and supporting a range of projects including continued development of Parkerville CYCs Outcomes Framework. This role supports organisational growth through a range of approaches including managing project documentation, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring evidence-based practice.

This is your chance to make an impact by:

• Undertake and manage strategic projects that contribute to organisational growth and improvement.

• Share lessons learned, best practices, and recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Support internal stakeholders in understanding their roles in projects.

• Draft quality position papers, proposals, and policy documentation based on strong evidence.

What We're Looking For

We need a critical thinker, driven to build continuous improvement who has:

• Relevant qualifications in project management, administration, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience in administrative and operational support for complex, strategic projects in the social sector.

• Experience in organisational growth and/or services for vulnerable children, young people, and families.

• Strong skills in project planning, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation.

• Effective stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals and teams.

• Ability to collect, interpret, and analyse data and information.

• Strong decision-making skills with a values-driven, proactive approach.

• Knowledge of the social sector's context and challenges.

• Commitment to Child Safe Standards, inclusion and diversity, and elevating children's voices in service design and evaluation.

• Willingness to build cultural knowledge and competency.

Why Join Us?

This fixed term for 6 months, part-time role (0.8 FTE / 30.4 hours per week) based at our Burswood location. This is your unique opportunity to shape a positive and compliant workplace culture. You'll collaborate with passionate teams in a thriving environment where your contributions truly matter.

If you're ready to make a difference and be part of something exceptional, we can't wait to hear from you

Parkerville Children and Youth Care are uniquely positioned to provide the successful applicant with the following benefits.

• SCHADS Schedule B and Level – Level 5.1 – $51 per hour.

• EAP Service with Wellness resources

• Salary Packaging of up to $15,900

Parkerville Children and Youth Care have a zero tolerance to alcohol and drugs.

It is essential that all applicants meet the above criteria and are permitted to work and remain in Australia with no limitations.

We hope to hear from you by 4:00pm, Thursday, 14th August 2025. Applications will be assessed on a regular basis, and we may not wait until the closing date before you hear from us. We reserve the right to close the position earlier.

Parkerville Children and Youth Care Inc. complies with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.

Parkerville CYC is committed to ensure that we maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace where our staff are welcomed and feel safe to be their authentic selves. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of gender, sexuality, age, disability, religion or cultural background.

We are committed to increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Please be advised only successful candidates will be contacted to move to the next stage of the recruitment process.

51 AUD – 53.31 AUD (Hour)

Our Purpose is to support children, young people, and their families to build skills and capacity, address the impacts of trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and develop capabilities that will enable them to be the best versions of themselves. We see a future where Western Australia is the safest place in the world and all children, young people, and their families feel safe to dream, to thrive, and to reach their fullest potential.