This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until the end of January 2027

The infrastructure division of the Department of Education is responsible for the delivery of land, buildings, asset services, and maintenance. The 3 directorates within the division are involved in demographic forecasting and facilities planning, strategic asset management, delivery of capital projects, minor works programs, and maintenance. The infrastructure division also provides security, emergency management, and environmental services to schools, and property management and leasing services.

The division is doing things differently – we are innovating our approach to planning, delivering, and maintaining school infrastructure and are looking for team members who want to make a significant contribution to our reform journey and improve the way we provide services.

The Role

The Infrastructure Delivery and Maintenance directorate is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Principal Project Officer. In this exciting role you will begin the implementation of the Maintenance Improvement Plan and begin to mould the Departments maintenance portfolio of over 830 schools across Western Australia towards a more strategic path. This role will require the successful applicant to analyse trends, identify opportunities and develop strategies to enhance the asset management ongoing/lifecycle management of department infrastructure. The role will also be required to draft briefing notes and reports to the Minister for Education and Director General of Education.

If successful, you will be required to work collaboratively across the division's 3 directorates, external stakeholders and lead a project towards a more strategic, planned approach to maintaining the Department's assets, and improve its management and governance of asset maintenance.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
• 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 Ty Vandertogt, Manager, Maintenance and Program Delivery on 0473 021 224 or by emailing [email protected]

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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

2. Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation, facilitation and consultation skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups to achieve required project/program outcomes.

3. Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills within an organisational management context and the ability to provide innovative solutions to complex problems and issues.

4. Demonstrated highly developed management and leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage a range of complex projects.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE958669

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 11 April 2025