Project Manager - ICT

VenuesWest; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Learning & development programs

Staff discounts

Job summary

Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) is delivering ICT initiatives under the FY2026-27 ICT Tactical Roadmap. The Project Manager - ICT will plan, coordinate, govern and deliver a portfolio of ICT projects with governance and delivery assurance, reporting to the Chief ICT Officer.

Working within a small ICT function, you will liaise with DBCA, OIM, vendors and stakeholders to ensure visibility of progress, risks and outcomes to executives and governance forums.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering a portfolio of concurrent ICT or technology-related projects end-to-end.
• Experience coordinating across internal stakeholders, external agencies, and vendors.
• Experience applying structured project governance, including RAID management, financial management, and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively within a small collaborative team.
• Ability to identify, assess and manage project risks, dependencies, issues and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, govern and deliver a portfolio of ICT projects.
• Provide governance, reporting and delivery assurance to executives.
• Coordinate with internal units, DBCA and OIM, vendors and stakeholders.
• Ensure progress, risks and dependencies are visible to governance forums.

Skills

Portfolio management

Stakeholder coordination

Governance & reporting

Risk management

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary ICT/project management qualification

Job description

THIS IS A 24-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN FREMANTLE
(COMMUTING TO ROTTNEST ISLAND AS REQUIRED)

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON THURSDAY, 1 OCTOBER 2026

Job Description

Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) is delivering an approved portfolio of ICT initiatives under the FY2026-27 ICT Tactical Roadmap. The portfolio supports business system modernisation, cyber security, network resilience, customer-facing digital services, privacy and information management obligations, and operational technology supporting critical island infrastructure.

The Project Manager - ICT is responsible for the planning, coordination, governance and delivery of a portfolio of ICT projects and initiatives. Reporting to the Chief ICT Officer, the role provides project leadership, governance, reporting and delivery assurance to drive the successful delivery of the ICT Tactical Roadmap and achievement of its intended outcomes.

Working within a small ICT function, the role coordinates delivery across business units, the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Office of Information Management (OIM), vendors and other stakeholders.

The position ensures that projects are planned, governed and delivered in a structured manner, providing clear visibility of progress, risks, dependencies and outcomes to Executive and key governance forums.

At Rottnest Island Authority (RIA), we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will demonstrate Personal Leadership to help drive positive change.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following five (5) essential criteria. These should be addressed in no more than two (2) pages in total. Desirable criteria will be assessed as required.

Essential

1. Demonstrated experience delivering a portfolio of concurrent ICT or technology-related projects end-to-end, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands in a resource-constrained environment.
2. Demonstrated experience coordinating across internal stakeholders, external agencies, and vendors, achieving outcomes without direct authority in complex or multi-stakeholder environments.
3. Demonstrated ability to apply structured project governance and controls, including status reporting, RAID management, financial management, and maintaining a highly organised and disciplined delivery approach, including clear and concise reporting to senior stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a small collaborative team, contributing to shared outcomes and supporting team priorities as required.
5. Demonstrated ability to identify, assess and manage project risks, dependencies, issues and competing priorities across multiple concurrent initiatives.

The following essential criterion will be assessed during the selection process.

1. Applies and promotes the principles of equity, diversity and work health and safety in the workplace.

Desirable

1. A tertiary qualification in a relevant field of ICT or project management.
2. Demonstrated experience working within structured governance, procurement, and compliance environments in a public sector environment.

About Us

We are a statutory authority of the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at DBCA is an attractive proposition, please visit website.

Benefits of working with us

In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:

• Staff discounts at gyms, pools and fitness centres (where available) through the Fitness Passport program.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
• 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
• A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
• Well-established learning and development programs.

For further job-related information:contactWayne Berrimanon0428 863 311or for further information about RIA, visit https://www.ria.wa.gov.au/.

We have a detailed Job Application Kit to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you. Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain:

• A current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check.

For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description link below. The documents linked to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.

Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status. To be eligible for contract employment, it is essential to have a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.

A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

Substantive Equality Statement

RIAsupports and values diversity and aims to build a workforce that is representative of the community we live in. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse background and people with disability. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

For adjustments required in the recruitment process, including an alternative to applying online, please contact the selection panel convenor.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WAon 13 64 64.

Similar appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.