Project Support Officer

Project Support Officer – Maximum Term – Perth Office CBD

We are seeking a Project Support Officer to join the Stand-alone Power Systems Project and Contract Management Team at our Perth CBD Office. The Stand-alone Power System (SPS) within Strategic Works Delivery is responsible for the preparation and management of SPS program development and deployment. In this role, you will facilitate the successful delivery of programs and projects by providing comprehensive administrative support. This includes managing confidential reporting, conducting project analysis, and assisting with specialized project duties to support the relevant functional area.

You will play a key role in coordinating activities, tracking progress, and ensuring that all project requirements are met efficiently and on time. If you have strong organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

Your Role in Action

• To 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.
• Manage project document and data management, ensuring proper storage, tracking, and version control of project-related documentation.
• Demonstrate personal behaviours in line with business values, codes, standards and expectations.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Completed Year 12 (or equivalent) with English and Mathematics subjects with preferably 4 + years’ experience within a project management environment or similar
• 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

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
• 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.
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy two wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.

• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

Applications close on 12th February 2025

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

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