This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until the end of June 2027.
The Infrastructure Delivery and Maintenance Division is responsible for the planning, construction and maintenance of the Department's schools and building facilities. Infrastructure services include:
* school and facility planning
* capital works on new and existing schools
* maintenance of existing schools
The Role
The Principal Project Officer - Research and Development contributes to the development of strategies to support effective policies, systems and processes for school infrastructure across Western Australia. They manage the development of benchmarks for educational facilities, contribute to the generic school briefs, and develop feasibility studies and scopes of work to support proposals for projects and other initiatives. They lead research initiatives to explore new trends, technologies, sustainability initiatives and best practices in school facility planning, design and construction.
If successful, you will contribute at a strategic level to projects and programs that are cross-divisional and impact on Departmental policy, resource management, equity and access and school operations. You will provide advice to senior management and prepare responses for Ministerial correspondence, parliamentary questions, general enquiries and reports.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
* 12% employer contributed superannuation.
* Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote and flexible working hours.
* 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 Sally Mizen, Manager, Infrastructure Delivery on or
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 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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
Application Instructions
1. Select Apply for Job and complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
2. Attach your documents: A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position, and a three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria: Demonstrated substantial skills and experience in reviewing, developing and implementing policies and procedures in an infrastructure planning context, Demonstrated substantial knowledge and understanding of the issues and trends influencing educational facilities planning and implementation, and their impact on educational outcomes and capital works programs, and Demonstrated highly developed high-level conceptual and analytical skills and the ability to provide innovative solutions to complex problems in a strategic planning context.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
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