Project Support Officer | Parks

Full job description
Parks | Parks & Environment
$84,582 to $8+,571 pro rata, plus superannuation
Part-time 0.6, permanent
CBD Location
As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

As the Parks Project Support Officer at the City of Perth, you will be assisting with projects and programs within the Parks and Environment team, covering all stages from planning to monitoring, research, and investigation. You will also provide administrative support to the unit.

Reporting to the Coordinator Parks and Environment, your responsibilities would primarily include:

Provide admin and project support across the unit;
Assist project leads to monitor, track, and report on the status of project deliverables to ensure time, costs, and outputs are in line with approved constraints;
Assist in all project management documentation including project briefs, feasibility reports, project plans, project close out reports, benefit review reports, project status reports, risks and issues registers, budget management and change control reports.; and
Undertake research and minor project work to support work teams and steering groups.
About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

Experience in providing project support;
Excellent written communication skills, research and analytical skills;
Ability to interpret and apply legislation, local laws and policies; and
Proven ability to effectively plan, organise and manage own time and workload.
If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
Fitness for work via a pre-employment medical (if required for the role);
A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence (if required for the role); and
A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).
How to Apply

Please apply online

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5pm AWST on Sunday, 8 September 2024. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, ****** orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.


For further information please contact Blake Humble, Parks and Environment Manager, 08 +461 3+05.