Senior Project Officer

Department of Housing and Works WA; Perth; Híbrido; AUD 125.000 - 137.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible work options

Professional development

Generous leave entitlements

Modern workspaces

Activity-based work hubs in CBD/Freman

Corporate discounts

Diversity initiatives

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Housing and Works WA is seeking a Senior Project Officer to contribute to strategic programs, service initiatives and business improvements across Housing Services. The role offers strategic oversight, governance and strong stakeholder engagement to support target outcomes.

The position sits in the Strategic Innovation team, delivering reforms, pilots and improvements to empower safer, more effective housing solutions while supporting a diverse community.

Formación

• Organised, proactive and comfortable leading multiple projects and service improvement activities.
• Ability to undertake research and analysis, identify opportunities for improvement, monitor performance and risks, and prepare clear reports and recommendations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, sound judgement and the ability to build effective relationships across the Department and with external stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, evaluate and continuously improve strategic programs, service initiatives and business improvements to support Housing Services priorities.
• Provide strategic advice, program leadership and operational oversight to ensure service continuity and improved client outcomes.
• Manage stakeholder engagement strategies and relationships to support project outcomes.

Descripción del empleo

Level 6, $124,673 – $137,399 pa, PSCSAA 2024

Business Unit: Housing Services, Asset Practice and Business Improvement, Strategic Innovation

Position Numbers: 021190 and 021189

Salary/Level: Level 6, $124,673 – $137,399 pa, PSCSAA 2024

Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works.

The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities.

We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation.

Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week.
• professional development, training, and on-the-job learningto advance your career.
• generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work.
• access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work.
• corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs.
• Opportunity to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and cultural initiatives across the department, including networks and working groups that promote equity and belonging.

About The Role:

The Senior Project Officer contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of strategic programs, service initiatives and business improvements that support Housing Services priorities and operational outcomes. The position provides strategic advice, program leadership, and operational oversight to support service continuity, workforce capability, sustained tenancies, and improved client outcomes across Aboriginal Housing and Public Housing.

The role is responsible for ensuring responsive and equitable support is delivered to strategic housing projects and innovations through individual contributions, governance, and evidence-based decision making to support Housing Services strategic objectives. Additionally, the position manages strategic stakeholder engagement and collaboration strategies and relationships that support project outcomes.

This role sits in the Strategic Innovation section of Housing Services. This team leads a range of initiatives focused on improving service delivery, workforce capability and housing outcomes across Western Australia. The team is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic reforms, pilot programs and business improvement initiatives that aim to empower public housing tenants to access and sustain safe and secure housing. We are committed to delivering culturally responsive, safe, and person-centred services that support better housing outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

About You:

We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and comfortable leading a range of projects and service improvement activities. You can undertake research and analysis, identify opportunities for improvement, monitor performance and risks, and prepare clear reports, briefings and recommendations. You will bring strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, sound judgement and the ability to build effective working relationships across the Department and with external stakeholders.

This position operates in the context of Leading Others . This means that you will motivate and enable others to deliver high-quality work. You will balance time between doing the work and coaching, guiding and developing others. This requires a significant shift in thinking from ‘doing’ to supporting others to ‘do good work’; and consideration of present and future needs when allocating time to the team and projects you lead. You will articulate how work is to be done, providing clear direction and feedback.

Further Job-Related Information:

Please contact Sarah Jorgensen on 04•• ••• 026 or via email at [e-mail] for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).

Currently there are two (2) full‑time, fixed‑term appointments for twenty four (24) months available for immediate filling, with the possibility of further extension(s). Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twelve (12) months on a full‑time or part‑time, fixed‑term basis with the possibility of further extension(s).

Closing Date: Monday, 16 November 2026 at 4:00pm (AWST)