Project Manager REMS

Statewide Asset & Maintenance Services; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 133,000; Part time

Job summary

A government service agency located in Southwestern Ontario is looking for a Project Manager REMS to develop and manage Remote Essential and Municipal Services projects. The ideal candidate should have project management experience and strong communication skills for collaboration with contractors. The role offers flexible work options including up to two days from home per week and generous leave entitlements. Interested applicants must submit a CV and written application addressing essential criteria by the specified deadline.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Professional development

Generous leave entitlements

Modern workspaces

Corporate discounts

Support for diversity initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and managing capital and asset replacement projects.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Remote Essential and Municipal Services Capital Projects.
• Monitor and liaise with consultants and contractors for project execution.

Skills

Project management

Ability to liaise with consultants and contractors

Capacity for regional travel

Job description

Location: Perth Directorate; Housing Policy and Development. Position number / Pool Ref number: DHW3625. Work Type: Permanent – Part Time, Permanent – Full Time, Fixed Term – Full Time, Fixed Term – Part Time. Closing date: 2025-12-24 4:00 PM.

Level 6, $120,457 – $132,753 per annum + Super – 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 learning to 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 support our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Indigenous Network, Gender Equity Champions Group, and Youth Working Group.

About The Role

As a Project Manager REMS you’re responsible for developing and managing Remote Essential and Municipal Services (REMS) Capital and Asset Replacement Projects.

The role also engages, monitors and liaises with Consultants and Contractors to facilitate Project execution.

Essential Eligibility Requirements / Special Appointment Requirements

• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Check conducted by the Department.
• Ability to travel to regional or remote locations, including by light aircraft, and to stay overnight or short periods up to a week at a time.

How to Apply

If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:

• A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
• A three (3) page written application addressing all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.

Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.

Further Job-Related Information

To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form. Additionally, the provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.

Currently there is one (1) permanent full-time or part-time position available for filling. Other suitable applicants will be placed in a recruitment pool. This pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill other similar full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term vacancies with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency. Please note that being placed in the pool does not guarantee your placement in a position.