Facilities Projects Officer

• Influence the way we do business
• Permanent position - $86,989 + 11% Super + Benefits
• Flexible working opportunities available

Every Western Australian needs water to survive and thrive. So, we are looking for people who have a passion for meaningful, innovative work to help bring our vision to life, while facing up to the challenges of climate change.

You'll get to work flexibly alongside collaborators, creators, thinkers and doers to make a difference to lives all over WA.

Plus, you'll get the opportunity to carve a career path as diverse as the different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives of our 3500+ people. Come thrive with us!

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for Facilities Project Officer to join our team on a permanent basis. This role supports the Facilities Management team by contributing to government activities, projects compliance analysis and reporting.

With your proven ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships, you will be ensuring reporting and compliance records are maintained and key stakeholders are kept informed and engaged at all stages of the process.

What the role will involve:

Collate and update data for all Facilities project analysis reports including cost savings, procurement, cashflow and contractor management to ensure efficient management of the Program and meet KPI reporting requirements.

Coordinate procurement sourcing with Facilities project managers and review sourcing requisitions as per procurement guideline, Capitalisation standards, asset creation and settlement requirements.

Assist with investigations, disputes and collaborate with suppliers and goods/service recipient.

Coordinate external supplier claim or contract issues and manage stakeholders.

Manage and consult with the finance team to ensure asset creation, settlement and closeout changes are updated and reflected in the corporate asset register and depreciation schedules.

Co-ordinate and maintain working drawing of all assets under management to meet auditing requirements.

Record and monitor all incoming correspondence and address project related communication to ensure processes are completed which are essential for project and auditing compliance.

Key skills and experience:

Your ability to build and drive positive and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders will be important in this role.

You are analytical and have a good understanding of project management principles and processes, along with experience in providing a broad range of business, financial and project support.

You will have the capability to communicate at all levels, drive and influence others. You will have excellent problem-solving skills, learn concepts quickly and able to work well under pressure.

Applications close 3rd October 2023

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on 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, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website