Project Manager

*About The Area:
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The Western Australia Police Force is responsible for policing the world’s largest single police jurisdiction, covering 2.5 million square kilometers with over 150 police stations across the metropolitan and regional districts. The Agency provides essential services for the community by maintaining public order, preventing crimes, and responding to emergency situations.
Are you interested in working in a dynamic environment at the forefront of technology? Supporting and developing a range of initiatives focused on keeping the community safe?
Behind the front-line Police Officers of the WA Police Force is a dedicated Public Service supporting the agency’s vision of providing an exceptional service for our community.
Working for the WA Police Force is a rewarding and fulfilling career where you can really help to make a difference.
State Intelligence &
Command Portfolio is the information and intelligence management arm of the WA Police Force, providing for the collection, collation, analysis and dissemination of information and intelligence to support frontline officers. Functions include Data Science &
Analytics, IntelligenceServices, Forensic Division, State Communications Division and State Operations &
Command.
*About TheRole:
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This position will be working to deliver several critical projects that are currently in-flight or about to commence. Some of these projects are as follows:
* *State Communications Enhancement*:
* Your role would involve delivering projects that enhance its capabilities.
* This would include 000, 131 444 &
developing decision making frameworks
* Improving telephony systems
* Enhancements to applications that support call taking
* *Forensics Modernisation*:
* Forensics plays a crucial role in criminal investigations and legal proceedings. Your work would focus on delivering projects that enhance its capabilities to modernising forensic techniques and tools.
* Projects could include delivering advanced forensic software, improving evidence collection methods, and enhancing collaboration between forensic experts and law enforcement agencies.
* *State Operations Command Centre (SOCC) Enhancement*:
* The SOCC serves as the nerve centre for managing state operations, crisis response, and disaster management. Your role would involve delivering projects that enhance its capabilities.
* Projects might encompass enhancements to real-time monitoring systems, integrating data from various sources (such as surveillance cameras, sensors, and social media), and ensuring efficient coordination during emergencies.
* *Data Science &
Analytics Initiatives*:
* Data science is pivotal for informed decision-making. You’d contribute to projects that leverage data analytics to enhance state services.
* Examples include predictive modelling for resource allocation and identifying patterns in crime data to improve law enforcement strategies.
* *Intelligence Services Advancements*:
* Intelligence services rely on cutting-edge technology and methodologies. Your work would directly involve delivering projects that enhance its capabilities that impact national security.
The State Intelligence &
Command teams work withpassion and integrity within a busy and fast paced environment. We collaborate, encourage, and support one another to be our best selves and to achieve the best outcomes for the frontline and the community.
The Project Manager role provides a customer focused project delivery service in conjunction with SME’s to deliver on project outcomes. The position provides project leadership and management for the State Intelligence &
Command teams, which includes directly managing project, cost and schedule activities and project resources. This role will Initiate, manage, deliver, and implement large-scale, complex projects that are of corporate significance and may consist of multiple tranches.
*About You:
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We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our vision and values. You thrive in a fast-paced environment with consistent workloads and have a strong attention to detail with the ability to use your initiative.
Ideally, the successful candidate will have knowledge of, or experience in, project management and delivery, governance and resource management and the ability to work independently at a senior level. In this role you will be liaising with managers at all levels so sound written and verbal communication skills are required along with the ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders to deliver the best outcome for the portfolio.
*This position is offered as a twelve (12) month contract/secondment opportunity with the possibility of extension.*
*APPLICATION PROCESS*
*Please ensure you complete, sign and scan the Integrity Check Consent Form (refer attached) and submit it along with your application (the Integrity Check Consent Form is not required for current WA Police Force employees).*
Applicants are asked to address the following nominated work related requirements in no more than two (2) pages:
* *Project Management experience*:
* Initiating, developing, managing and implementing projects at a corporate level. Managing resources (human, physical and financial) and ensuring their optimal usage. Utilising computer software to effectively manage and track project progress. Undertaking risk management and using strong project management methodologies. Developing and maintaining detailed project plans, schedules and budgets.
* *Leadership skills:
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* Providing effective leadership and direction to others. Creating a positive work environment that contributes to positive work place change. Leading and assisting the team from project initiation through to planning, delivery and closure of projects.
Applicants are also required to submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Your CV should provide enough detail (dot points are sufficient) to allow the selection panel to assess your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the Key Accountabilities of the attached Position Description Form.
The CV must also include the names and contact details of two (2) referees who can comment on the applicant’s ability to satisfy all of the Essential Work Related Requirements. Applicants should nominate at least one immediate (most contemporary) supervisor/manager unless exceptional circumstances exist.
We believe all our people are leaders irrespective of their role. We consider this as critical to our success and, to support this, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provide a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. The leadership context for this role is identified in the attached position description form.
Please note:
For applicants deemed suitable, all Essential Work Related Requirements listed in the Position Description Form will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
*OTHER CONDITIONS*
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the metropolitan area. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the initial date of the appointment.
Integrity and criminal checks will be conducted if the recommended applicant for a position is not a current WA Police Force employee. Any relocation costs associated with appointment to these positions may be the responsibility of the successful applicants.
*SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY &
WORK HEALTH &
SAFETY (WHS) STATEMENT*
The WA Police Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible family friendly work practices.
Throughout the recruitment process we provide reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively. Reasonable adjustments can also be made available to assist you in the job, if you are successful in gaining employment.
WHS is a vital component within the WA Police Force. Safety is a partnership between the employer and their employees and it relies on all of us working together to ensure that everyone is safe in their working environment, which enables them to go home safely. We incorporate safety in every part of our business and it is an integral part of the decision-making process.
The WA Police Force has a duty of care to ensure employees are not adversely affected by alcohol or drugs in the workplace. The effect of alcohol or drugs can impact on the health and/or safety of the individual or others, and this behaviour is not aligned with the WA Police Force Code of Conduct. As a result, a testing regime has been established as an important way of providing assurance to the community that the expectations they hold for all members of the WA Police Force are being met. Regular testing of all employees for alcohol and drugs aims to ensure the health, welfare and safety of all personnel and promote community confidence in the WA Police Force.
*FOR FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION*
Please contact Symone Revell on telephone number (08) 6319 4418 or mobile number 0429 701 992.
*SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION*
Applicants are requested to apply online. To apply online, you must have a valid email address and be ready to attach your comprehensive electronic resume, integrity check form (if required) and any additional attachments as requested in the “APPLICATION PROCESS” section of the advertisement. Please select the “APPLY FOR JOB” button at the top/bottom of this advertisement. Should you encounter any problems lodging your online application please contact Police Staff Selection and Deployment on (08) 6229 5772 during business hours (8am to 4pm, Monday – Friday), prior to the specified closing time.
*EMAILED, LATE OR PRO-FORMA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*
Application packages and the Position Description Form are attached below.
Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term
Contract length:
12 months
Pay:
$128,077.00 – $136,891.00 per year
Work Location:
In person