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Position Title: Project Manager – Business Services

Agency: Department of Communities

Location: Fremantle

Unit/Division: Business Services

Work Type: Permanent – Full Time

Position No.: 013022

Closing Date: 2025-10-27 4:00 PM

The Opportunity

As a Project Manager – Business Services you will lead the development, implementation, management and review of comprehensive project and program management strategies, frameworks and policies across the agency and Business Services to achieve strategic and organisational priorities and planning.

Responsibilities

- Leading, developing, and managing planning standards, processes and systems.

- Managing the internal advisory and consultancy service to support project and programme Boards, managers, staff and external stakeholders.

- Influencing the adoption of project management best practices at senior management levels, including driving and championing organisational change to embed the new ways of working in the Department.

About Business Services

The Business Services Division provides a one‑stop shop for a range of business support services for the whole of Communities. Our mission is to support operational excellence by achieving strong data, financial, information systems, facilities and emergency relief outcomes through business partnering and close engagement with our customers.

Benefits

- Employer contributions of 12 per cent to your superannuation – using aGESB Super – GESB fund or another super provider of your choice.

- Access to flexible working options.

- 20 working days of annual leave (pro rata for part‑time).

- Up to 15 days of personal leave (pro rata for part‑time).

- Up to 3 additional public sector holidays in lieu per year – subject to eligibility.

- Access to mentoring programmes.

- Access to the Fitness passport programme.

- Free access to a confidential employee assistance programme for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services.

- 5 days of cultural and ceremonial leave.

How to apply

Apply online by clicking the “Apply for Job” button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

- A current resume/CV.

- A three‑page written application addressing all the essential work‑related requirements (selection criteria) as stated on the JDF.

- A copy of all qualifications (regardless of relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).

- An application form (for hard‑copy applications only).

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Macarena Acosta, HR Advisor by emailing HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service:

- TTY/voice calls – 133 677

- Speak & Listen – 1300 555 727

- SMS relay – 0423 677 767

Integrity and Honesty

The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity. In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.

Equity and Diversity

Communities welcomes applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Application Lodgement

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.

Attachments

- Application Form

- Information for Applicants

- JDF – Project Manager – Business Services – L8.docx

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