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.

We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, young person or person with disability seeking assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Lee Lawrence on 0478 999 975 or via email at [email protected] to discuss your needs.

You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.

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

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opportunity to support our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Indigenous Network, Gender Equity Champions Group, and Youth Working Group.

Applicants should note that not all flexible work options are viable in all positions and front-line positions in particular have limited access to part-time, remote work hubs and work from home arrangements due to client needs and operational demands. Specific queries should be directed to the contact person nominated in the advert.

About The Role:

As a Senior Project Manager – Construction you’re responsible for the delivery and management of multiple complex projects. The Senior Project Manager leads and manages a small interdisciplinary project team to support the delivery of the Department of Housing and Works strategic directives and outcomes.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a pool of motivated Senior Project Managers to be part of a vibrant team that supports the Housing Delivery and Asset Maintenance Directorate in delivering approximately 1,000 social housing dwellings a year for vulnerable West Australians.

This is an ideal opportunity to be a valued team member who is reliable, supportive and organised.

If you are someone with this experience, who loves coming to work, has the right attitude, strong resilience and the ability to support, build and maintain relationships, we would love to hear from you!

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:

1. A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or a recent supervisor).

2. A two (2) page written application addressing below criteria.

· Shapes and Manages Strategy

· Achieves Results

· Builds Productive Relationships

Applicants who are short listed will be assessed against all the Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process.

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

Further Job-Related Information:

Please contact Project Portfolio Manager, Lee Lawrence on 0478 999 975 for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).

To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub 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.

If you are unable to view or download these documents, please contact Yusri Rosley, via email on [email protected], mentioning the vacancy reference number Pool Ref DHW2725 for assistance.

We are seeking to establish a recruitment pool to fill vacancies that may arise within the next twelve (12) months. Suitable applicants will be placed in the pool which may be used to fill 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.