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Senior Project Officer (Pool)
Salary:
Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 pa plus Super, PS CSA Agreement 2024
Location:
Perth (Stirling Street)
Closing Details:
2026-03-20 3:00 PM
Work Type:
Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Building the infrastructure that shapes Western Australia’s future.
The Office of Major Infrastructure Delivery (OMID) is responsible for planning, procurement, financing, and delivery of the State’s major infrastructure. As the lead agency for social and non-residential infrastructure, OMID delivers high value (exceeding $100 million), highly complex or high-risk projects across the health, justice, cultural, sporting, emergency services, and primary industry sectors.
It brings together the best of program and project management, procurement, contract management, finance, commercial, stakeholder engagement, communications, sustainability, and governance to ensure Western Australia’s infrastructure is built safely, sustainably and with maximum public benefit.
OMID delivers projects that make a real difference to every Western Australian with new hospitals, sports, culture and entertainment centres, transport upgrades and training, justice and research facilities.
OMID is a part of the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI), which is responsible for coordinating the State’s transport operations, leading strategic planning and policy development, and delivering safe and sustainable transport services as part of the wider Transport Portfolio.
The Opportunity
Join the OMID and help deliver some of Western Australia’s most important infrastructure projects.
We’re looking to build a pool of talented Senior Project Officers (Level 5) to support a diverse range of current and future projects across OMID. In this role, you’ll contribute to the planning and delivery of low–medium complexity projects while supporting larger, high‑profile builds that make a real difference to communities across our state. If you’re motivated by meaningful work, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to help shape WA’s future infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.
For further information about the role, we encourage you to review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) and contact Emily Butcher, People and Culture Business Partner at Emily.Butcher@transport.wa.gov.au.
We currently have 3 fixed term position/s available for immediate filling for a period of 12 - 24 months, with the possibility of extension(s) or permanency.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months from date of first appointment across the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure.
About you
You’re an organised and proactive project doer who thrives on keeping things moving and delivering great outcomes.
You bring hands‑on experience in project or contract management, ideally within building, construction or infrastructure.
You’re confident juggling scope, time, cost, quality and risk - always keeping the project on track.
You communicate clearly, build strong relationships and bring a genuinely customer‑focused approach.
You understand procurement and feel at home supporting tenders, contracts and project reporting.
You enjoy working with diverse teams and stakeholders, contributing positively to a collaborative project environment.
You show initiative, adapt quickly and embody DTMI’s values in how you work every day.
We believe everyone at the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) is a leader, contributing to our impactful work for the sector and community. We expect all employees to embody the behaviours and mindsets outlined in the Building Leadership Impact and Leadership Expectations. The leadership context of this position is Personal Leadership.
Our Offer
A competitive salary, and 12% employer contributed superannuation and salary sacrifice options.
Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave, 3 public service holidays yearly and long service leave every 7 years.
Salary packaging options to lease a new car.
Discounted gym memberships and health facilities.
A fabulous employee assistance program with a range of services and support channels
Bright, modern facility close to transport links with a friendly team environment.
Work for an innovative Government agency with limitless long-term career prospects.
Not just a job, but an opportunity to develop your career across other areas of transport.
In addition to rewarding work, we invite you to be Part of Something Real. Learn more about our commitment to you, here.
How to Apply
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format:
A detailed CV that clearly outlines the skills and experiences you have gained in relation to the job description; and
A maximum two (2) page summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the JDF and Selection Criteria.
You will be asked to nominate two (2) referees who can provide feedback on your capacity to meet the Work-Related Requirements. At least one of the referees should be your most recent, immediate supervisor.
Applications for this opportunity close at 3pm on Friday, 20 March 2026. Please ensure your application is submitted on time, as late applications will not be accepted.
DTMI may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to supplement the field of applicants.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form), have any question about the process or how to submit your application, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@transport.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 6888.
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