Senior Project Officer in Bunbury

Operations Division, AV File: HR605 There is one (1) full-time position available. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Operations Branch while also enjoying the rural lifestyle that the town of Bunbury has to offer.

Grow your career at Forest Products Commission! FPC (Forest Products Commission) is a Government Trading Entity that delivers timber products and services across three business segments – plantations, native forest and sandalwood. Our team engages with communities, industry and government to support a vibrant and sustainable forestry industry. FPC owns and manages softwood plantations to support WA’s housing and construction industry. We are actively investing in the acquisition of new land and plantations to ensure future supply and assist in addressing the challenges of climate change. FPC has transitioned its native forest business in alignment with the government’s changes in forest policy. This has resulted in a shift from commercial scale forest harvesting to the provision of services to the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions for forest health outcomes.

About the role

The Senior Project Officer, Business Efficiency leads the delivery of strategic projects that strengthen the Operations Division’s contract governance, business systems and compliance frameworks. The role undertakes high‑level research and analysis, develops evidence‑based recommendations, and provides advanced project coordination, stakeholder engagement and risk management to ensure initiatives are delivered within scope, timelines and budget. The position provides authoritative advice on operational systems, and supports the Division’s compliance and assurance activities through sound business processes, records and reporting. The Senior Project Officer operates with a high degree of autonomy, influencing outcomes through specialist knowledge rather than through direct management of people or programs. The role also contributes to organisational resilience through participation in fire management activities.

Further details regarding the duties and responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Descriptions. To find out more about our business visit our website to view our annual report.

Why work for the Forest Products Commission

• In addition to a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operations requirements):
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career and professional development programs and opportunities;
• Uniform allowance - plus additional provisions for safety wear (PPE);
• Salary packaging options;
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives such as flu vaccinations and wellness programs;
• Employee Assistance Program including additional wellbeing services for you and immediate family members.

Please note that recommended applicants are required to provide a WA National Police Certificate issued within the month prior to appointment. Overseas police certificates may be required. To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen, have permanent resident status in Australia or have a visa that allows you to live and work for the period of your employment contract. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies that may arise over the next 12 months. The FPC may extend the closing date to increase the field of applications.

Substantive Equality Statement

The FPC is an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the value that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the workforce. Supported by our People Plan, we are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes through the recruitment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people with disability, women, people of diverse sexualities and genders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. As a measure to achieve equality, sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply and to indicate within their application to which diversity group they belong. If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to the application or interview process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact us at peopleandculture@fpc.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9363 4601.

We encourage applicants to visit the Jobs and Skills WA website or call 13 64 64 for assistance with preparing your application, finding employment and career progression.