Senior Engagement and Project Officer

PS CSA 2024, Level 6, $120,457 pa - $132,753 pa

About the Small Business Development Corporation

The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) is the primary provider of small business information and guidance within the Western Australian Government. We support the development and growth of small business by providing information, referrals and business advice, and delivering programs to address specific needs within the small business sector. The SBDC also promotes the small business sector through policy review and development, research, investigations and advocacy.

The SBDC values enterprise (a solution‑focused and inventive culture); collaboration (we actively work with others to achieve shared goals); and integrity (we act with courage, honesty and respect).

The SBDC promotes a workplace that is free of discrimination and encourages people from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal Australians and people with disability to apply. We continuously seek to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. SBDC encourages people who are representative of the broad WA community to apply.

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Engagement and Project Officer to manage our Small Business Friendly (SBF) Local Government Alliance where you will support and collaborate with key stakeholders, networks and programs to leverage strategic partnerships and alliances to benefit small businesses. You will have strong project management, reporting, problem‑solving, relationship‑building and influencing skills which you will apply in seeking opportunities to address regulatory and operational obstacles, including streamlining approval processes and identifying opportunities to improve the operating environment for small businesses.

This is a fixed‑term full‑time position available for immediate filling to 30 June 2027.

Applicants assessed as suitable (but not recommended for appointment) during this selection process may be appointed to other similar fixed‑term or permanent (full‑time or part‑time) vacancies that may occur throughout the Corporation over the next 12 months.

A full statement of duties for the position can be found in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

You can also obtain more information about the role expectations and responsibilities by contacting Jenni Collins, Director, Commissioner’s Office on (08) 6552 3389.

Selection Methodology

- Interview

- Skills assessment

- Referee checks

The successful applicant will be required to produce a satisfactory National Police Clearance prior to commencement.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed‑term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments) at the time of application.

Applying for the Position

To apply for this vacancy please click the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide the following in Word or PDF format:

- A current and comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names of at least two relevant referees)

- A written statement that addresses the following work‑related requirements (in no more than two pages) for the role.

- Highly developed interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels and use influence to achieve program and project outcomes.

- Substantial experience in project management including planning, coordination, implementation, reporting and evaluation.

- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills including high‑level reporting, negotiation and facilitation skills.

Though it is not an essential requirement, demonstrated knowledge of the small business sector would be an advantage.

Late and pro‑forma applications will not be accepted.

Applications close 4pm, Friday 14 November 2025.

For further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact SBDC Human Resources on (08) 6552 3387.

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