Senior Project Officer Level 6 - Governance & Reporting

Reference: BH-184250
Senior Project Officer – Emergency Relief & Support (6‑Month Contract)

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior Project Officer to strengthen the Emergency Relief and Support (ERS) directorate’s data, reporting and governance capabilities ahead of the high‑threat season. This is a 6‑month temporary opportunity ideal for someone with strong project, data and governance expertise who thrives in a fast‑paced operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Data Governance & Reporting
  • Develop a tailored ERS Information Management Framework based on the WA IM Framework.
  • Collaborate with the Data Office to build ERS reporting tools, dashboards and self‑service analytics for emergency operations.
  • Coordinate financial and performance reporting, monitor expenditure, and support finance reform initiatives.
  • Document data definitions, processes and quality controls to ensure consistent reporting.
Governance, Policy & Documentation
  • Create and embed Knowledge and Information Management documents, including Directorate Instructions, Quick Reference Guides and operational guidance.
  • Maintain governance registers (decisions, actions) and ensure alignment with public sector standards.
Project Coordination
  • Coordinate project tasks, risks, schedules and progress reporting to support ERS preparedness.
  • Prepare briefings and provide advice to ERS leaders on project risks, dependencies and outcomes.
  • Work collaboratively across ERS and Communities operational areas.
Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build strong relationships with the Data Office, Finance, People & Culture and operational teams.
  • Facilitate workshops and working sessions to confirm requirements and support capability uplift.
  • Communicate clearly to support adoption of new systems and processes.
About You

You will bring:
  • Proven project management experience with results delivered within defined timeframes.
  • Strong research, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • Experience in developing reporting tools, data processes or governance documentation.
  • High‑level written communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Experience developing policy, frameworks or operational instructions.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of data governance and business intelligence practices.
  • Understanding of public sector finance and award‑based allowances.
Other Requirements
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
  • Commitment to public sector values, accountability and work health & safety.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
Company Background:

Chandler Macleod is a highly regarded and well established recruitment organisation, part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Holdings, the fourth largest staffing network in the world! We partner with over 3500 companies globally providing job hunters with endless opportunities to find and succeed in their work.

Chandler Macleod knows what it takes to recruit, select, and retain the best people. We’re in the business of understanding how people tick because we’ve been digging deep into people’s needs and motivations since 1959.

We uncover the ‘BestFit™’ for employers and job hunters alike by looking beyond the CV’s and JD’s. This allows us to match candidates to jobs that bring out their best and discover people that can make businesses boom.

We’re a team of flexible thinkers and detail obsessors, who believe that the right fit can lead to a happier life. Because when you really get people, you really open up a world of opportunity.

There are several brands that make up Chandler Macleod, these include our Staffing business, our Consulting business, our xPO Talent Solutions business and our Managed Services business.

You can learn more at our website: www.chandlermacleod.com

We are Chandler Macleod. We get people.

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