Office of the CEO

The ERA is the independent regulator of electricity, gas, water and rail in Western Australia. Our purpose is to benefit all Western Australians by promoting strong economic outcomes through effective regulation and decision making. We strive to make sure current and future consumers pay no more than necessary for safe and reliable utilities.

How we work is just as important to us as what we do. Our people have integrity, strive for excellence, and build trust. To find out more about the Economic Regulation Authority please visit our website www.erawa.com.au

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting and building a culturally diverse workforce and workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the Role

The ERA is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join us as a Senior Project Officer. This is a Fixed Term appointment for 12 months covering parental leave, with the possibility of extension.

In this position you will be responsible for supporting our operational divisions (the Energy Markets and Regulation Divisions) to comply with the ERA’s project management framework, in turn helping project leads to deliver timely project outcomes and outputs to meet legislative deadlines.

You will coach project leads to adopt a consistent approach to project management and provide specialist advice and support on project management tools and approaches.

You will work with project leads to monitor project plans and maintain project dashboards and other project reporting tools to ensure high visibility over major regulatory projects.

The position reports to the Director, Office of the CEO and is supported by the Project Support Officer. This position also works very closely with project leads across the organisation.

To be successful in this role you will have strong foundations in project management principles and practices, excellent organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively with various internal stakeholders to ensure projects’ success.

A full description of the role and organisational context is included in the Job Description Form located on the JobsWA ad.

Find out more

If you are interested in the position and want further information about the role, please contact Ms Analena Gilhome, Director, Office of the CEO on (08) 6557 7902 (direct line). Please do not call for any general enquiries related to the application process. For assistance with your application or for general queries please contact Ms Grace Gilbert on (08) 6557 7903 (direct line) or email [email protected].

Submitting your application

Applicants are requested to submit a comprehensive CV and provide a cover letter of no more than three pages demonstrating your knowledge, skills and ability to effectively undertake this role in accordance with the position competencies.

All position competencies listed in the Job Description Form will be assessed during the selection process.

To submit your application, click on the “Apply” button at the bottom of this page, or apply directly via JobsWA. You will be asked to complete several questions - please factor this time in when submitting an application.

Additional Information

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be appointed to alike or similar vacancies as opportunities arise within the next twelve months at the ERA. Vacancies may be full time or part time, permanent or contract, including contracts with the possibility of extension and/or conversion to permanency.

Closing Date: 1/5/2025, 3pm WST. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to lodge your application, as late, pro forma or emailed applications will not be accepted.