Job description
Location: Perth CBD
Hourly rate: $ 60-70 p/h +super
Contract duration: 12-month temp contract
Are you passionate about delivering meaningful projects that improve community outcomes? Our client is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Project Officer (Level 5) to support the successful delivery of their Asset Investment Program (AIP), including major infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities across the State.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high‑impact work, supporting project management, development oversight, contract administration and project coordination across one or more priority initiatives. The Major Projects Branch provides expert advice to Government on program delivery relating to time, cost and risk, and has responsibility for program governance, communications and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
You will be successful in this role if you have:
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
Hourly rate: $ 60-70 p/h +super
Contract duration: 12-month temp contract
Are you passionate about delivering meaningful projects that improve community outcomes? Our client is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Project Officer (Level 5) to support the successful delivery of their Asset Investment Program (AIP), including major infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities across the State.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high‑impact work, supporting project management, development oversight, contract administration and project coordination across one or more priority initiatives. The Major Projects Branch provides expert advice to Government on program delivery relating to time, cost and risk, and has responsibility for program governance, communications and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and improvement of project management policies, procedures and tools.
- Ensure compliance with project governance frameworks, standards and methodologies across assigned projects.
- Monitor industry trends and issues relevant to the property and housing sector.
- Prepare risk, progress and performance reports to support effective project oversight.
- Track and monitor project outcomes to ensure planned benefits are achieved.
- Deliver small projects or support components of larger, complex projects in line with approved plans.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including schedules, registers, change requests, financial tracking and status reports.
- Engage, consult and negotiate with stakeholders to ensure project requirements and impacts are well understood.
- Prepare consolidated reporting for management and represent the Department in meetings, forums and working groups
You will be successful in this role if you have:
- Strong organisational and analytical skills.
- Experience supporting project management or program delivery.
- The ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to prepare high‑quality reports and documentation.
- A proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Work on meaningful projects with genuine community impact.
- Join a collaborative, supportive and professional team.
- Access learning and development opportunities within the public sector.
- Contribute to major initiatives shaping the future of housing and community infrastructure.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
