Project Officer

Project Officer - Strategic Projects

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

The Project Officer - Strategic Projects supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of Ruah's strategic initiatives. Working closely with one or more Project Managers, the role ensures that projects are well-organised and documented. Further, the Project Officer will handle the coordination, scheduling, reporting, and administrative work that underpins effective project delivery.

The successful candidate will be employed on a maximum term contract to December 2027 focused on project management with working arrangements (e.g. full time or part time) to be confirmed with successful applicant. 

What we’re looking for

The successful applicant will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience in providing project and administrative support to projects with varying levels of complexity. 
• Knowledge of project lifecycles, i.e. financial budgeting and forecasting, project planning, managing milestones and benchmarks.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including lived experience experts, operational teams, senior leadership, and sector partners.
• Experience providing secretariat support, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and meeting coordination.
• Well-developed time management and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to conduct research and prepare concise reports.
• Excellent computer and IT skills, particularly in the Microsoft office suite program including MS Excel.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and use initiative. 

The following criteria are considered desirable:

• Formal training or certification in project management methodologies (e.g., Prince 2, Agile).
• Experience or education in any of the following: Health, Government, Capital Projects, Not For Profit, Community Services.

What do we offer?

• A salary aligned with Level 4 of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at $88,372
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service). 
• Free, independent and confidential access for you and your direct family to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work).
• Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
• up to $15,900 core packaging
• an additional $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging
• benefits for salary packaging travel, accommodation, parking fees, education expenses and more!
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more! 

Required compliance documents:

• National Police Clearance Certificate
• International Criminal Check, if applicable

How to apply 

We’d love to hear from you!

Please click apply, create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: COB Friday 12 June 2026.

The Job advertisement may be closed earlier than the date mentioned above.

For further information please contact Kat Findlay, Project Manager, at kathryn.findlay@ruah.org.au or 0421 241 757.

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.  Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs. 

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.