Project Coordinator (Infrastructure)

Job Description

Location: Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands/Perth CBD Office Unit/Division: Perth Children's Hospital > CAHS Procurement, Infrastructure and Contract Management Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time Support the planning and delivery of our infrastructure needs. Achieve tangible outcomes from concept to completion. Contribute to healthier futures for our young patients. This is a pool open for two years with Full Time – Fixed Term; Part Time – Fixed Term with possibility of extension(s), positions are awarded according to project funding. We are thrilled to offer an exciting full-time opportunity to join our dynamic team. As a Project Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and supporting the construction phase of the Ward 5A mental health refurbishment project at Perth Children’s Hospital. Your contribution will be instrumental in the successful delivery of this project. VCID No. 654171 About the Role Reporting to the CAHS Project Manager, and working collaboratively with the project team, you will engage with a variety of stakeholders, including the construction team, Department of Finance delivery team, finance, procurement, and facilities management professionals. Your ability to collaborate and leverage the knowledge of these stakeholders will be key in achieving successful project outcomes. As part of this role, you will: Establish and manage project coordination functions, contributing to the successful delivery of the construction phase. Ensure that project management processes, project control frameworks, and governance frameworks are followed. You will provide high-level administrative and technical support to the Project Manager. Identify and track the project/program critical path, diligently addressing key risks, issues, and interdependencies, and escalating them as needed. Monitor and consolidate project deliverables, schedules, and resources, liaising with stakeholders to ensure well-coordinated efforts to achieve desired outcomes. Assist with reporting for senior management and stakeholders, including milestone summaries, key issues, risks, and cost summaries. Maintain crucial project documentation, managing document and version control. This includes schedules, plans, registers, change requests, and project status reports. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, which may include mentoring and coaching junior team members. Our preferred candidate will have demonstrated experience in project coordination and facility management. Previous health sector/infrastructure experience is desirable. Don't miss the chance to be part of our exciting projects and help deliver facilities for the children and communities we care for. About our Teams The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Infrastructure team lead and deliver health infrastructure projects to better enable clinical services. Across our health service, we seek to ensure facilities meet the needs of our young patients and their families, now, and in the future. These projects range from minor works through to large capital works managed in partnership with the Department of Finance. Projects are identified and forecast as part of our Infrastructure Program and in alignment with the CAHS Strategic Asset Plan to ensure facilities are well managed, and current and future infrastructure needs are met. How to Apply: We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following: A covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the position. A current resume of no more than 3 pages which summarizes your experience and achievements. Please provide the name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct line manager/supervisor. (We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees). A statement addressing the following two criteria in no more than 2 pages: EC.1 Demonstrated project coordination and management skills associated with the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects. EC4. Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills as applied to Building & Engineering technical issues. Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Ali Devellerez, Project Director on phone 0407301 957 or by email ali.devellerez@health.wa.gov.au with any specific questions related to this role. Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted: This advert will be advertised intermittently over the two years. The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/03/2027. About CAHS: The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area. CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion , Collaboration , Equity , Respect , Excellence and Accountability . During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here. For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 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