Project Officer

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12%

Flexible working options

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development

Salary packaging

Transport & parking

Job summary

The Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking a proactive Project Officer to provide project, administrative and analytical support for workforce initiatives, helping to meet current and future staffing needs.

In a small, collaborative Staffing Services Directorate team, you will contribute to initiatives that enhance staffing services and support workforce excellence across the Department, driving improvements and implementing reform programs for better employment outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Driving improvements in staffing and workforce practices.
• Implementing workforce reform initiatives.
• Building capability and confidence of hiring managers.
• Supporting high-quality and equitable employment outcomes.

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

The Role

This role would suit a highly organised and proactive professional who is passionate about workforce initiatives and making a positive impact on public education.

As a Project Officer in the team you will provide project, administrative and analytical support across a range of workforce initiatives, helping to ensure the Department can effectively meet current and future staffing needs.

Working in a small, collaborative team within the Staffing Services Directorate, you will contribute to initiatives that enhance staffing services and support workforce excellence across the Department.

The team is responsible for:

• Driving improvements in staffing and workforce practices.
• Implementing workforce reform initiatives.
• Building capability and confidence of hiring managers.
• Supporting high-quality and equitable employment outcomes.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perthand 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 Lisa Cox, A/Principal Consultant, on [phone] or emailing [e-mail]

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 2021-2025 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).