Project Lead

Overview

An exciting opportunity to help shape the future of WA’s infrastructure.

Westport is a program within the Transport Portfolio tasked with delivering Perth’s proposed new port facility in Kwinana, unlocking Western Australia’s economic growth and creating local jobs. It comprises multiple infrastructure and related programs that together realise benefits for Australia and foster innovation in WA infrastructure delivery. Westport is building a values-based, outcomes-focused cross-government team to deliver this opportunity.

The Opportunity

Westport are seeking a dynamic and strategic Project Lead – People Operations to shape the future of Western Australia’s container supply chain. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a once-in-a-century infrastructure program that will deliver lasting economic, social, and environmental benefits. As part of the Commercial and Corporate Directorate, you’ll enable Westport’s multi-disciplinary, future-ready workforce to deliver this transformative vision.

The role coordinates projects and initiatives that support the delivery of the Westport Program, ensuring effective integration across teams, workstreams, and governance structures. It involves developing project scopes, business cases, and solutions, maintaining oversight of statutory and corporate processes, and enabling organisational and workforce readiness. It supports people and change strategies, applies agile approaches to workforce initiatives, and drives engagement, capability, and cultural alignment to guide decision‑making and improve operational effectiveness across the program.

This is a career-defining opportunity to work at the intersection of infrastructure, innovation, and public value, directly influencing the future of trade in Western Australia. The role suits someone who thrives in complex, multi-disciplinary environments and is passionate about enabling organisational readiness and cultural alignment. You’ll be at the heart of a values-driven, outcomes-focused team, collaborating across government and industry to ensure Westport is equipped with the capability, structure, and agility to deliver its ambitious goals.

If you’re looking for a career-defining opportunity to lead meaningful change and drive operational excellence, this is it.

Your impact

Your impact will be through:

- Coordinating cross-functional projects and initiatives that support Westport’s strategic objectives.
- Developing project scopes, business cases, and costings to implement optimal workforce and corporate solutions.
- Enhancing organisational capability through role design, structural alignment, and capability frameworks.
- Maintaining oversight of statutory approvals and corporate processes, ensuring compliance and readiness.
- Partnering with functional leads to assess future workforce needs and recommend strategic initiatives.
- Driving continuous improvement and automation of internal processes using contemporary tools.
- Supporting change management and adoption of new ways of working across teams.
- Collaborating with the Manager, People Operations to deliver initiatives that strengthen operational effectiveness.
- Preparing reports, briefings, and presentations to inform strategic decision-making.
- Translating data into meaningful insights and recommendations for the Executive Leadership Team.

What sets you apart

- Proven project and change management experience within complex programs or infrastructure projects.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and navigate sensitive issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports and presentations for a range of audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to work within a project environment and lead a project team while maintaining a focus on program goals and objectives.
- Experience delivering workforce capability and work design support in medium-sized corporate organisations would be highly desirable.

Want to know more?

For further information about the roles, review the attached Job Description Forms (JDF) and contact Stacey Knock, Manager People Operations, by phone or email. Please refer to the recruitment contact details in your portal for the current information.

What’s in it for You

At Westport, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll discover a place to grow, contribute, and make a lasting impact.

- A culture that invites you in. We are collaborative, inclusive and supportive. We are committed to helping you grow both personally and professionally.
- We offer purpose-driven projects that transform WA’s container supply chain and create a legacy for generations to come.
- We provide space to thrive. Apply your expertise, stretch your skills and take ownership of your career development within a dynamic organisation.
- Reward your impact with a competitive salary and 12% employer superannuation contribution and salary packaging options.
- Flexible and balanced work arrangements in a forward-thinking organisation that values new ideas.
- A modern CBD office near public transport, shops and cafes with up-to-date facilities and end-of-trip amenities.
- Future career pathways with long-term opportunities to grow within one of Australia’s most significant infrastructure programs.

There is currently one full-time, fixed-term appointment up to 30 June 2028, with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency for an immediate start.

The successful applicant(s) assessed as suitable may receive further offers of employment (fixed term or permanent) in this or similar roles for up to twelve months from the date of first appointment.

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only. Your application should include:

- A detailed CV that clearly outlines your skills and experience relevant to the Job Description Form (JDF).
- A two-page covering letter detailing your experience and career achievements that make you a great fit for this position and for Westport. Refer to the JDF and Selection Criteria for the position.

Applications close at 4pm on 10 November 2025. Please allow sufficient time to submit your application; late applications will not be accepted.

If you have any questions regarding submitting your application, please contact our Recruitment Team on (08) 6551 6888.

Diversity and inclusion

The Department of Transport is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and community. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ community members, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require adjustments to participate in the selection process, contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@transport.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 6888.

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