Project Officer

Overview

Salary: Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024

Closing Date: 2025-11-03 4:00 PM

Location: Perth Metropolitan Area

Unit/Division: Fisheries and Sustainability

Branch: Agriculture Resource Management and Assessment

Position Title: Project Officer

Agency: Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

About the opportunity

There is currently one (1) 5 year fixed-term position with the possibility of extension and/or permanency available for immediate filling.

We are seeking a self-starter Project Officer to join our supportive, dedicated Agriculture and Resource Management and Assessment branch. We deliver science and advice for sustainable agricultural production in WA.

In this opportunity you will build your Project Management experience by supporting Project Leads in delivering milestones on time and to budget for three key partnership projects across our Rangelands Science and Soil Science teams. You will liaise with our Finance team and be responsible for:

Responsibilities

- coordinating milestone reporting

- coordinating audits and evaluations

You will also support an advisory group, collaborations with partners, funders and key stakeholders, with the option of attending workshops and/or field work. You will work with team members based in regional locations around WA.

What we are looking for

We are looking for individuals with:

- Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to apply these with a solution-focused approach to support project delivery within a team.

- Ability to use organisational finance systems to track and report on budgets. Desirable: Budget management experience in a government context; experience with Oracle-based systems.

- Ability to coordinate budget tracking, milestone reporting, audits and evaluations. Desirable: Demonstrated experience in some or all of these.

More about the projects

- Assessing pastoral lease stock carrying capacity by mapping vegetation and consulting with pastoralists. The information will be used by land managers and government regulators.

- Supporting healthy soils through engaging growers and assessing soil quality; and healthy estuaries by helping growers optimise fertiliser application.

Equity and Diversity

DPIRD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to Apply

Click the Apply button and attach the following to your application:

- A comprehensive CV that highlights your skills, experience, and achievements including details of two referees.

- A cover letter (maximum 1,000 words) demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the opportunity. Include examples from your previous experience and achievements.

Note: You do not have to address the work-related requirements at this stage; all Work-Related Requirements will be assessed during the selection process.

Need further information?

For a confidential conversation about the role, contact Anya Lam, Director Agriculture Resource Management and Assessment, on 0427 536 845 during office hours.

If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056. For information about the recruitment process, contact the Employment team on (08) 6552 1943.

Employment Conditions and Additional Information

DPIRD is an Emergency Management Agency and all employees may be required to work or travel during, or outside of, normal business hours to assist with incidents and emergencies.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. For fixed term or casual appointments, you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the appointment.

You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate before commencing employment. If not held, this must be obtained prior to appointment at the applicant’s expense.

This process may be used to fill other similar fixed term, permanent, vacancies that arise in DPIRD at listed locations. The recruitment process may include online assessments, psychometric testing, video interviews, and other assessments as required. We reserve the right to supplement the field of applicants via an executive search if required.

Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application and allow for unanticipated problems. Late and proforma applications will not be accepted. (Online lodgement is system generated. Submissions after 4:00pm will not be accepted.)

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