Talent Register - Priority Projects and Project Management Office

Talent Register - Priority Projects and Project Management Office Division: Housing and Assets Position No: Pool Ref COM30823 Salary: Level 4-8, $87,712 - $156,598 pa pro rata + Super - PSCSAA 2022 Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Perth Metropolitan Area Closing Date: 2024-02-29 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Work for the government agency that strives to make a real impact on individuals and communities in which you live!Do you have strong project management skills and an ability to build effective working relationships to achieve positive outcomes?Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy a challenge?If you’re looking for , come and join us at the Department of Communities.The Department of Communities (Communities) brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.Priority Projects and Project Management OfficeThe Priority Projects and Program Management Office, in the Housing and Assets Division, drives the delivery of the State Governments’ high-profile investments in social housing and infrastructure, aligned to Ministerial priorities to address community need. The Directorate is responsible for the: Delivery of Priority Projects, which are bespoke, single site, high value projects that have both capital works and commissioning elements and require collaboration within Communities, with other agencies and service providers. Delivery of Priority Programs which are complex, high volume capital programs that also deliver socio-economic benefits to communities. Oversight of Communities’ Asset Investment Program (AIP) assurance functions including reporting, governance and project controls, cost, quality and risk. Current projects and programs being delivered include Common Ground, Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodation, Family and Domestic Violence One Stop Hubs and an East Metro Women’s Refuge, Community Housing Grants, the North West Aboriginal Housing Fund and Kimberley Flood Housing Recovery. Who are we looking for? We are looking for motivated project management professionals with a strategic mindset who are passionate about making positive change for our community and who have strong project and program skills. The ideal candidates will have experience working in a project environment, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be proactive, innovative, collaborative and organised. If you are someone with these skills and the ability to support, build and maintain relationships, we would love to hear from you! Information about the Talent Register Communities’ priority and focus remains on appointing merit based selected staff.This Talent Register is an online portal that allows you to register your interest for short term contract opportunities (up to twelve (12) months) at the Department of Communities in a range of key positions across the Priority Projects and Project Management Office directorate.Opportunities are temporary and may be full time or part time. For some roles we can make direct appointments which will mean you won’t need to go through a full competitive recruitment process. The register is actively monitored, and applicants may be contacted if an opportunity arises suiting their skills and experience.Once you apply, your CV will stay on the register until February 2024, after which time, you will need to reapply.Please be aware there is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made while an application remains on the register. This talent register will be used to fill a number of short-term vacancies (up to 12 months).Please find JDF attachments below for Development ManagerProgram ManagerProject AssistantProject OfficerSenior Project Officer Applicants are to identify which level they are applying for at the time of application.