Senior Project Officer

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing as soon as possible
The Infrastructure Division has responsibility for the planning and provision of facilities (land, buildings and equipment), which includes land planning, student enrolment forecasting and facilities planning, strategic asset management, capital works programs, maintenance and minor works programs and provision of facilities related services.

The Strategy and Planning Directorate oversee the longer-term strategic planning of land and building infrastructure, prepare capital funding proposals, provide statistical and demographic planning, develop asset management and sustainability strategy and policy, undertake land acquisition and manage the Department's land estate.

The Role
The Senior Project Officer - Business Cases develops, coordinates and implements capital investment budget and business case programs in line with department policy and objectives.

The successful applicant will use their communication and research skills to gather data and undertake analysis of school enrolment trends and infrastructure requirements to draft submissions and business cases seeking additional capital funding. They will be required to use their project management, organisational and communication skills effectively to consult with a range of stakeholders within the Department of Education and external agencies and stakeholders to coordinate budget submissions that comply with the Department of Treasury Strategic Asset Management Framework.

Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in
East Perth
and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kate Winter, Principal Consultant on

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We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (
Building Leadership Impact
)
.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details.

Eligibility
To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1:
Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:

• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
• Demonstrated well-developed skills and strong knowledge in business case development to secure Government funding.
• Demonstrated highly developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, including liaison and negotiation skills and contributing to team processes.
• Demonstrated well developed project management skills, including the capacity to apply financial planning concepts and budgeting principles.
• Demonstrated highly developed research, conceptual and analytical skills with a proven ability to provide innovative thinking in developing and implementing key projects, within an infrastructure planning context.
• Demonstrated highly developed initiative and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet competing timelines.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time.
Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE988821

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close:
4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 01 September 2025