Project Manager - Supported Community Living

Department of Communities; Fremantle; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Communities in Fremantle is seeking a skilled Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-risk projects within Supported Community Living & Safeguards. You will plan, monitor, and govern projects across the lifecycle while building strong relationships with key stakeholders to meet client needs.

You will mentor team members, provide expert advice on contracts, commissioning and dispute resolution, and ensure compliance with government policies and ethical standards, championing

Formación

• Experience delivering complex high‑risk projects across lifecycle.
• Ability to build stakeholder relationships to meet client needs.
• Expert advice on contracts, commissioning and dispute resolution.
• Experience mentoring staff and building capability.
• Compliance with government policies and ethical standards; promote diversity and safety.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and deliver complex, high‑risk projects across the lifecycle.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships to meet client needs.
• Provide expert advice on contracts, commissioning and dispute resolution.
• Develop, mentor and support project staff and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with government policies, regulatory requirements and ethics.

Conocimientos

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Dispute resolution

Mentoring staff

Descripción del empleo

More Than Just a Job! At Communities we play a vital role in supporting and strengthening communities across Western Australia. We provide services and work with our partners to keep children safe, provide vital community services, including in emergencies, address homelessness, prevent family and domestic violence and provide stewardship for the disability sector. Our work also includes regulating early childhood education and care and leading initiatives across women’s interests, youth, seniors and ageing, carers, and volunteering.

Why Work With Us?

• We offer some of the most competitive public sector wages in Australia.
• We are a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program .
• Flexible work options – flexi leave, banked leave and public service holidays.
• More for your future – 12 per cent employer super contributions.
• Smart salary packaging – novated leases & work laptops.

Read more about the benefits of working with us.

Your Role. Your Impact.

Step into the world of Supported Community Living & Safeguards, where your work is more than just a job.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering complex, high-risk projects, ensuring successful outcomes through effective planning, monitoring, and governance across the project lifecycle.
• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, influencing key parties to meet client needs and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Providing expert advice on complex projects, contract management, commissioning, and dispute resolution matters.
• Developing, mentoring, and supporting project team members, staff, and stakeholders to build capability and enhance performance.
• Ensuring compliance with government policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards, while promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and workplace safety.

Leadership Context

The leadership context for this position is Leading Others.

For more information, visit Careers at Communities – our roles for more information. We believe all our people are leaders, regardless of their role. Our Leadership Expectations , outlined in Building Leadership Impact, describe the behaviours and mindsets we value.

Opportunities Available

• Current Vacancies: 1 full-time fixed-term position available from as soon as possible until 30 September 2028 with possibility of extension/permanency.
• Upcoming roles: Applicants will be considered for this vacancy and may also be considered for similar roles at the same level and location arising from this recruitment process. Applicants will be considered for vacancies in the location of the advertised role/location preferences specified in their application.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, integrity and sound judgement when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Commitment to the Department's values and a person‑centred approach, with the ability to contribute positively to a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

Organisational Requirement

Primarily based in Fremantle but must be willing and able to travel across Perth metropolitan region when required.

Equity and Diversity

Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, 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. Please contact Kate Cottingham, HR Consultant at [e-mail] and via phone [phone]. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Integrity and Honesty

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. To read more, click here .

Need Assistance?

• adjustments
• alternative formats
• recruitment enquiries or
• technical issues

Contact: Kate Cottingham, HR Consultant on 0435 047 287 or [e-mail].

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Please note: This recruitment process may be closed or withdrawn at any stage. Applicants will be notified if this occurs.

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