Senior Project Officer

Venueswest; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VenuesWest is seeking a Senior Project Officer to support minor capital works, asset planning, and infrastructure improvement across its venue portfolio. The role collaborates closely with Facilities Management and Capital Works teams to ensure safe, reliable facilities and lasting value for workers and patrons.

The position is a full-time fixed-term appointment for 24 months, based at the Perth High Performance Centre in Mount Claremont, with possible mobility across VenuesWest facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in project delivery, asset management or facilities-related environments.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to project delivery and business improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of minor capital works projects and asset planning initiatives.
• Provide infrastructure improvement program coordination and technical advice to ensure facilities are safe and fit for purpose.
• Collaborate with Facilities Management and Capital Works teams to enhance venue operations.

Skills

Project coordination

Asset management

Facilities experience

Analytical skills

Research skills

Problem solving

Security cabling

Job description

About VenuesWest

About VenuesWest VenuesWest enriches the lives of Western Australians by offering opportunities for those pursuing elite sport, a range of options for individuals or families choosing to live healthy, active lifestyles and a variety of entertainment experiences for everyone. Our vision is to be Australia’s leading provider of sport and entertainment venues and precincts. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace VenuesWest recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, where all employees feel welcome, accepted and safe to be their true self, and who are celebrated for their contribution and abilities. We value the unique perspectives and skills that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people of diverse genders and sexualities, and women in management bring to the workplace and community and want to support equality for these groups of peoples. We aim to achieve this through increasing workforce representation. People from these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply and identify themselves through the application questions. Sections of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) for measures to achieve equality will apply to this process. If you have any accessibility requirements, including adjustments to the recruitment process, workplace adjustments, or documentation in alternative formats, please contact our People & Culture team on [phone] or email [e-mail] .

About the Role

As the Senior Project Officer, you will support the delivery of minor capital works projects, asset planning initiatives and infrastructure improvement programs across VenuesWest's venue portfolio. Working closely with the Facilities Management and Capital Works teams, you will provide project coordination, asset management support and technical advice to ensure facilities are safe, reliable and fit for purpose. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to projects that enhance venue operations and deliver lasting value for workers, patrons and the community. We currently have one full-time, fixed-term opportunity available for a period of 24 months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Whilst the position will be based at Perth High Performance Centre in Mount Claremont, mobility may be required between the portfolio of facilities.

What We Offer

Working with VenuesWest comes with a range of benefits – please see our Employee Value Proposition attached for more information.

About the Person

We are looking for a proactive and organised professional with experience in project delivery, asset management or facilities-related environments. You will have strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to the successful delivery of projects and business improvement initiatives. Candidates with demonstrated knowledge of communications and security cabling systems, including their design, installation, and integration within building infrastructure, will be highly regarded. For any further job-related information please contact Jana Simpson on [phone]. For information on VenuesWest and its venues please visit our website www.venueswest.wa.gov.au and follow us on LinkedIn.

Employment Screening

To be eligible for employment with VenuesWest you must have the following at the time of commencement:

• Right to Work in Australia for the duration of the employment contract
• National Police Clearance (Note: having a conviction will not necessarily preclude you from employment. For more information on how convictions are considered, please see the attached information sheet)
• WA Construction Industry White Card (Work Safely in the Construction Industry); or capacity to complete within 1 month of commencement. Please note that the appointee will bear the costs associated with the abovementioned eligibility requirements.

Future Appointments

Applicants who are found suitable, but not recommended for the vacancy, may be considered for similar vacancies pursuant to the Commission’s Instructions No’s. 2 and 39.