Community Infrastructure Project Officer

Permanent
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area.  We are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT.  These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

Be part of the specialised team that leads and supports the delivery of the social infrastructure that meets the needs of our local community.  You will be supporting the Community Infrastructure Planning team in the development and implementation of programmes, projects, initiatives and forums that result in well-designed and accessible infrastructure, now and in the future. In addition to providing administrative support to the team, you will also coordinate the planning of various projects, administering grants and maintaining records to compliance/governance requirements.

Communication and engagement with the community is essential for this team, giving you the opportunity to utilise your sound verbal and written communication skills, particularly in terms of consulting with internal and external stakeholders including residents.  A team player, you are able to manage your time efficiently to meet deadlines and also juggle priorities.  You have an interest in community infrastructure and public open space development and understand the importance of appropriate facilities for the community.

You must have a relevant qualification in Business Administration, Financial Planning, Infrastructure Planning, Community Development or in a related discipline.  A current and valid ‘C’ Class Drivers licence is essential.

To be considered for this role you must address the following selection criteria; you will be required to respond to each criterion below as you lodge your application online. 

1. Strong organisational and administrative skills, including the preparation of high level correspondence
2. Demonstrated ability to plan, organise and prioritise multiple tasks
3. Sound interpersonal, consultation and facilitation skills
4. Previous experience in a project delivery, project administration or project assistant role delivering community development services or community planning and / or infrastructure outcomes
5. Experience in the preparation and administration of external and internal grants for major infrastructure projects

We are offering a gross salary of $82,627 per annum, and:

• 11.5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• Learning and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

Applications must be submitted online by 4pm, Friday 18 October 2024.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.