Manager - Strategic Projects

Manager - Strategic Projects

Branch: Capital Works and Maintenance

Division: Infrastructure

Salary: Level 8, $157,900 - $171,005 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: East Perth

Closing Date: 2025-11-25 4:30 PM

Attachments: - published jdf - 00042305 - manager, strategic projects - capital works and maintenance - ps l8 - mar 2022.pdf

This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until April 2029

The Infrastructure Division has responsibility for the planning and provision of facilities (land, buildings and equipment), which includes land planning, student enrolment forecasting and facilities planning, strategic asset management, capital works programs, maintenance and minor works programs and provision of facilities related services. The Division also provides security, emergency management and environmental services to schools. In fulfilling its asset management responsibilities, the Department utilises internal and external service delivery models and contracting arrangements. Key among these is our partnership with the Department of Housing and Works.

The Role

The Infrastructure Delivery and Maintenance directorate is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Manager - Strategic Projects. Managing a small team the successful applicant, in partnership with the Department of Housing and Works, will lead the delivery of a major capital project due for completion in 2029. The role will also have oversight of a strategic review and other projects as they arise.

The role will also be required to draft briefing notes to the Minister for Education and Director General of Education and reports to various governance committees.

If successful, you will be required to work collaboratively across the division's three directorates and lead a high-performing team. You will create a safe work environment, foster equity and diversity, enable the achievement of personal and infrastructure division goals, and facilitate the accomplishment of designated roles and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include managing staff performance in accordance with the Public Sector Performance Management Standard and Department policy as well as fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
• 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 Steve Parry Director, Infrastructure Delivery and Maintenance on 9264 5396 or Steven.Parry@education.wa.edu.au.

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 2021-2025 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.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to 5 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A 2 page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
  • Demonstrated substantial knowledge and experience in complex project management within a capital works or facilities management/maintenance environment.
  • Demonstrated high-level conceptual, analytical and research skills, including the ability to develop solutions to complex problems.
  • Demonstrated high-level skills and experience in achieving outcomes and delivering quality products and services consistent with customer needs and defined quality expectations.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1003835

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 25 November 2025.