Project Services Officer

• Be supported as you return to work after an extended break with specialist coaching and inclusive teams.
• Expression of Interest for a future opportunity with a great working culture
• Salary $83,859 per annum + super

Water Corporation has partnered with FlexCareers to launch our second external Return to Work Program, with the aim of supporting carers and parents to re-enter the workforce. This role is hired as a part of this program and those who have been on a career break of about 2 years, or more are highly encouraged to apply.

Do you find it challenging to return to work after an extended career break? Are you looking for a supportive and flexible employer to re-establish your career?

Whether you are a parent, a carer or seeking to return to work after a career break, we have a fantastic opportunity to support your transition back to work. Water Corporations Return to Work program will offer you the right support to help you re-establish your career in your preferred profession. This program also offers you flexible career options that allow you to balance your familys changing needs and make time for whats important.

Interested to learn more about our program? Have a lookhere

Where can water take you?

Theres never been a better time to join this transforming organisation, as we create a safer, more water resilient future for all. Working for Water Corporation means you'll be part of an essential workforce on a very important mission - to secure Western Australias most precious resource in the face of climate change. You'll get to work flexibly alongside innovators, creators, thinkers, and doers to make a meaningful difference to lives all over WA.

Plus, you'll get the opportunity to carve a career opportunity as diverse as the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our 3500+ people. Where will water take you? The possibilities are endless.

About the role

Working with internal stakeholders to support the delivery of the Remote Services Program, and provide consistent, accurate, appropriate and timely messaging and materials to relevant communities.

What the role will involve:

• Liaises with Program and Project Manager(s) to identify communication needs relating to the infrastructure and non-infrastructure works programs.
• Ensures that community corporation CEOs, council members and traditional owner groups are advised of upcoming events and collaborates to minimize issues that may arise.
• Effectively identifies appropriate stakeholders to escalate issues to and records actions, outcomes and outstanding issues accordingly.
• Provide targeted content, logistic support, and advice as required to facilitate the delivery of projects, tailored to meet respective communitys needs.
• Support the delivery of water efficiency and education to respective communities, where appropriate.
• Builds strong local partnerships with external and internal stakeholders to promote and support the Remote Services Program objectives.
• Update and maintain Stakeholder Engagement Plan(s) ensuring cultural and community appropriate content is addressed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Considerable experience in trade operations or project management
• Relevant knowledge and experience engaging with Aboriginal communities, people and organisations.

Whats in this for you?

A career gap should not be a barrier to achieve your professional aspirations. Our Return to Work program is designed to identify and acknowledge your previous skills and experiences and help you build new ones.

You will have exclusive opportunity to dedicated 1:1 coaching with an expert return to work coach, personalised to your specific requirements. Your work, perspectives will be valued and recognised.

This is a supportive environment. People listen to each other, everyone delivers as a team, and youll feel like everyone has your back including exec. Which creates a knock-on effect where youll feel happy supporting the team and your manager to build a centre of excellence.

The team has adopted a flexible approach to working. If you want to work in the office or from home, you can. Youll be based predominantly in Leederville. Its a vibrant and friendly neighbourhood with lots of cafes and places to eat. Were only a 5-minute walk from train station, too.

And if youre looking for purpose in your work? We can offer you plenty. Populations continue to grow. Climate change continues to affect rainfall. Your work will ensure the people of WA can continue to thrive for years to come.

Whats next?

If you are ready to return to work and actively looking for your next challenge, this could be it. Apply now and we will get in touch to have a chat.

Applications close Sunday 10th September 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.

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 or .

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