Projects Officer

• Deliver quality outcomes for our community • Exposure across multiple disciplines • Supportive and collaborative team Coordinate the planning and delivery of strategic and organisational projects. The Shire of Capel is located in the South West, halfway between Bunbury and Busselton. We are nestled between the beach and the forest and are one of the fastest growing coastal Shires in Australia. At the Shire we value Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork which underpin the way we work with our elected members, the community and each other. The Projects Officer coordinates the planning and delivery of assigned strategic and organisational projects, supporting effective project governance, stakeholder engagement and achievement of approved project outcomes. The role applies project management knowledge and professional judgement to coordinate projects within approved scope, budget, timeframes and governance requirements, and contributes to grant-funded initiatives, sustainability priorities and consistent project management practice across the organisation. The rewards: As part of our team, you will enjoy: • Flexibility and support • Investment in you and your career • An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected • A strong focus on employee wellbeing and safety • Full time, 19-day work month • Base annual salary $84,927 per annum dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications • Annual leave loading of 17.5% • Up to 14% Shire superannuation contribution • Employee benefits program offering a wide range of discounts For further position related requirements please refer to Position Description – Project Officer PDF (285KB). If you are viewing this ad in Seek the link may have been removed. Please view this vacancy on our website at capel.wa.gov.au/council/work-with-us.aspx to access the position description.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to join us in servicing our community for the future. 
To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in project management, business, construction management, engineering, public administration or a related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to prepare project documentation, reports, business cases and professional correspondence
• Demonstrated experience coordinating procurement processes, consultant engagements or contract administration
• Demonstrated ability to identify, prepare or administer grant-funded initiatives
• Ability to interpret and apply organisational policies, procurement requirements and project governance frameworks
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and meet agreed timeframes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant project management and business systems
• Current C Class Driver's Licence
• Experience working in Local Government (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience coordinating projects or delivering project support within a multidisciplinary environment (desirable)
• Experience supporting sustainability initiatives or organisational strategic projects (desirable)

Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact People & Culture on 9727 0222 to discuss.

Further position related enquiries can be directed to Celina Rath, Coordinator Strategic Projects & Sustainability or People & Culture on 9727 0222.   

Applications close
9.00am on Tuesday 20 October 2026.
The Shire of Capel reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the application close date and close this position for applications early should a suitable candidate be found.