The Shire of Gnowangerup is looking for a Project, Risk Management and Procurement Officer to join our Administration team. This role is responsible for supporting the effective planning, implementation and delivery of Shire projects, organisational risk management activities, and procurement processes. The position provides support, coordination and reporting to enable informed decision-making and contribute to the achievement of the Shire's Council Plan and operational priorities.

About the Role

You will be responsible for:

Project Administration/Delivery

- Provide project administrative support to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO).
- Monitor progress on allocated projects and report progress to the DCEO.
- Maintain and update project documentation as required.
- Preparation of draft reports and presentations as required.
- Assist with the creation of documentation for current projects where required.

Project management

- Escalate underperforming projects to the DCEO with an understanding of the root causes and identify possible solutions.
- Develop and coordinate efficient project management and administrative systems and processes to support effective time management of projects.
- Provide project and operational support, including monitoring and reporting on project plans, milestones, and deliverables, to ensure time, cost and quality indicators are in line with approved project plans.
- Develop project plans to monitor and track progress of projects.
- Ensure that projects are delivered on-time and within scope and budget.
- Preparation of tender and contract documentation.

Risk Management

- Facilitate the identification, assessment, treatment and monitoring of risks, supporting a consistent and proactive risk management culture across the organisation.
- Review and enhancement of risk management policy, procedure, framework and register.
- Reporting of identified risks to the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee and Council.

Procurement





- Oversight and compliance mechanism for procurement/purchasing. Ensure purchasing is undertaken in accordance with the Shire’s policy.
- Review and enhancement of purchasing policy and procedure.
- Provide purchasing policy guidance to Shire staff.
- Providing policy/procedure changes to the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee and presenting to Council for adoption.
- Monitoring and reporting on instances of non-compliance.
- Support interim and final audit requirements in relation to purchasing.

Regulation 5 and 17

- Review, monitor and implement improvements following the Shire’s Regulation 5 and 17 review.
- Reporting of progress to the Shire Executive Leadership Team and the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee.

Ongoing Project Focuses

- Manage, with the support of the Shire Executive, the insurance processes around claims and renewal to ensure our asset base is properly insured.
- Manage, with the support of the Shire Executive, the review and completion of the Shire’s Compliance Audit Returns.
- Support Shire staff with the compliance requirements in relation to the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA).

Organisational

- Primary coordinator for the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee, including organisation and communication between Shire staff, independent members and Councillors.
- Work in accordance with the Shire’s Work Health and Safety risk management principles.

Adhere to the Shire’s Code of Conduct, policies and management practices as amended from time to time.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary and allowances (based on experience)
- Supportive and community‑focused workplace
- Work‑life balance in a friendly rural community
- Job security within local government

How to Apply

Applicants should submit:

- A cover letter outlining your suitability
- A current resume

The position will be advertised until 1 December 2026.

Employees may be required to undertake a medical examination and provide a satisfactory police clearance as a condition of being offered employment.

📌 Project, Risk Management and Procurement Officer (Gnowangerup)
🏢 Shire of Gnowangerup
📍 Gnowangerup