Project Support Officer

Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

We currently have multiple exciting opportunities for Project Support Officer roles at Power Training Services, on a Max Term Contract on a 6-Month Fixed Term Contract. 

About this role

As the Project Support Officer you will play a crucial role in the facilitation and successful delivery of programs and projects by undertaking a broad range of administrative duties and general support activities, confidential reporting, project analysis and specialised project duties to support the relevant functional area.

• Undertaking general program and or project support activities and services, confidential reporting, project analysis and specialised project duties to support the relevant functional area.
• Prepare relevant documentation to ensure the program, project managers / initiative owners and or project coordinators have the appropriate project and program information to conduct their roles in an effective and efficient manner (i.e. presentations, reports, agendas, minutes, workshop materials etc.).
• Provide financial management support to program and project managers to enable solid financial control (e.g. creation of relevant work orders, reviewing actuals vs. budget and providing reports from enterprise systems)
• Assist with the preparation of cyclical business reporting requirements (e.g. KPIs, monthly and quarterly reports) using enterprise systems, tools, and templates. Ensure all agreed reports and deliverables are on time and written to a high standard.
• Identify assumptions, risks, issues, and dependencies, administering the program/project registers and offering advice and escalating issues appropriately where necessary.
• Manage, continuously improve, and innovate project administrative systems, and provide advice on project process and methodology issues.
• Build successful networks within Western Power that support the efficiency of the Project Delivery function.
• Listen effectively and work collaboratively while maintaining appropriate, effective and constructive interactions between key internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate personal behaviours in line with business values, codes, standards and expectations.

About you 

• Experience working within a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), specifically in the areas of RTO compliance & training scheduling
• At least 4+ years demonstrable, effective administrative, organisational, prioritising, planning, and coordinating skills preferably within a project, planning and / or scheduling environment

• Experience with MS Office suite – preferably intermediate expertise in Microsoft applications inclusive of Microsoft Projects
• Strong customer focus, stakeholder management, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of procurement, scheduling, and cost control activities 
• Capable of developing and working with complex spreadsheets
• Proven personal effectiveness with business acumen
• Intermediate experience of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools

Joining Western Power

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.
 

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership

Important information

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Applications close on 9 May 2024

Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.