Project Assistant & Business Improvement Officer Talent Register

Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works.

The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities.

We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation.

Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Zoe Hudson on (08) 6414 36***or via email at **********@dohw.wa.gov.au.

You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.

When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week
• professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career
• generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work
• access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work
• corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs
• opportunity to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and cultural initiatives across the department, including networks and working groups that promote equity and belonging.

About the Project Assistant & Business Improvement Officer - Talent Register:

The Project Assistant & Business Improvement Officer - Talent Register is an online portal where you can express interest in full-time or part-time opportunities, including:

• Fixed-term or secondment opportunities (up to 12 months)
• Transfer at level for current permanent public sector employees

The register is actively monitored by hiring managers who match applicants with roles that align closely with their skills and experience. One of the key benefits of applying through our temporary employment registers is that you can be appointed directly via a streamlined process as opportunities become available—saving time and simplifying your path into meaningful work.

Applicants from across the state are encouraged to apply. Opportunities to work in alternate locations may be considered.

About The Roles:

Project Assistant, Level 4

The Project Assistant is part of the dedicated multi-disciplinary team needed to define and guide service and operational improvement.

This role supports the Team that is working to drive and support continuous improvement across operational areas and in service delivery.

Business Improvement Officer, Level 5

This position is responsible for developing, implementing and reviewing business improvement activities within Housing Practice and Support and Regions across the State of Western Australia.

The role promotes awareness of quality practices amongst Regional staff and assists in the development and implementation of frameworks and processes for achieving continual business improvement and Regional performance.

How to Apply:

If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:

1. A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
2. You will be asked which position/s you are applying for as part of the online application. If applying for both positions, please select both positions.

Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.

Further Job-Related Information:

Please contact Zoe Hudson on (08) 6414 36***or via email at **********@dohw.wa.gov.au for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).

To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.

If you are unable to view or download these documents, please contact HR Recruitment, via email on *************@communities.wa.gov.au, mentioning the vacancy reference number Pool Ref DHW1726 for assistance.