project officers

Key Responsibilities

Depending on the specific department and level, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Project Delivery & Coordination: Supporting the end-to-end project lifecycle, tracking milestones, managing project registers (RISK/issues), and ensuring deadlines are met.

• Government Procurement & Contract Management: Assisting with tender processes, evaluating supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with state procurement policies.

• High-Level Governance & Secretariat: Preparing agendas, minutes, and comprehensive documentation for project steering committees and working groups.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaising effectively with internal teams, external delivery partners, and senior government executives.

• Reporting & Briefing: Researching, analysing data, and drafting high-quality executive summaries, ministerial briefs, and Cabinet submissions.

What's On Offer:

• Hourly Rate: $45 - $65 per hour + Super
• Location: Perth CBD & Metro Areas
• Contract: 3-6 months contracts with chance of extensions
• Sector: State Government

What We Are Looking For

To be successful in these state government positions, you will ideally bring:

• Previous Public Sector Experience is desirable: A solid understanding of WA State Government frameworks, compliance, and public sector governance is highly desirable.

• Strong Communication Skills: Exceptional written capability with a proven track record of writing clear, concise briefs for executive leadership.

• Organisational Agility: The ability to hit the ground running, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and manage multiple project streams simultaneously.

• Systems Savviness: Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Monday.com) and standard TRIM/Objective record management systems is a plus.

HOW TO APPLY / OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If you meet the minimum requirements, please apply via the APPLY button below. All applications are kept strictly confidential. Suitable applicants will be contacted by phone to discuss the role and determine suitability. Successful applicants will commence our registration process which may include; face to face interview, reference checking. Once registration is complete, we will finalize your application with our client

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.