Do you have experience delivering workplace projects, training, capability-building initiatives or health and safety programs?The CPSU/CSA is seeking a Project Officer to help deliver an innovative, grant-funded program that supports Western Australian public sector workers and agencies in strengthening psychosocial risk management and creating mentally healthier workplaces.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a practical, evidence-informed initiative that combines training, workplace tools, coaching, stakeholder engagement and evaluation to support meaningful workplace improvement.About the RoleThe Project Officer will coordinate and deliver activities for the Psychosocial Safety in Practice: A WHS Risk Capability Program for WA Public Sector Workers.This is a 0.7FTE Fixed-Term position that ends May 2028.Working within approved project plans, governance arrangements and funding requirements, you will support the delivery of training, workplace resources, stakeholder engagement activities and evaluation processes that help participating agencies strengthen their approach to psychosocial health and safety.Key responsibilities include:Coordinating project activities and deliverablesImplementing projectivities, deliverables, records, schedules and reporting requirementsDeveloping practical, accessible workplace resources, tools, templates and guidance materialsDesigning and delivering training, workshops, coaching and capability-building activitiesContributing to monitoring and evaluation activities including data collection and analysisEstablishing and maintaining productive relationships with workers, Health and Safety Representatives, workplace delegates, managers and agency stakeholdersSupporting stakeholder engagement, consultation and co-design activitiesLiaising with external providers, subject matter experts and project partners Preparing project documentation, reports and presentationsIdentifying and monitoring project risks, issues and barriers to implementation, and escalating where neededPreparing reports, briefing materials, presentations and learning resourcesContributing to the achievement of project milestones and outcomesAbout YouYou are an organised and adaptable project professional who enjoys working with people and translating ideas into practical workplace solutions.EssentialExperience coordinating and delivering projects, programs, campaigns, workplace initiatives or organisational improvement activitiesExperience designing, developing and delivering workplace training, education or capability-building activitiesExperience developing practical resources, tools, guidance materials or learning productsExperience contributing to monitoring, evaluation, review or continuous improvement activitiesSound knowledge of Western Australian work health and safety legislative framework, particularly psychosocial hazards, consultation and risk managementStrong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skillsWell-developed written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation and presentation skills and ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholdersAbility to work independently, manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgement within established governance arrangementsDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a project, organising or multidisciplinary teamCommitment to worker participation, consultation and continuous improvement in workplace health and safetyCurrent driver's licenceDesirableExperience working in or with unions or member-based organisationsExperience working with or in public sector workplacesExperience as a Health and Safety Representative or in a workplace health and safety roleExperience in adult learning, workplace capability development, organisational development or behaviour change initiativesCertificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent experience)Qualifications or professional development in work health and safety, project management, adult learning, evaluation or a related disciplineCurrent Drivers Licence.About the CPSU/CSAThe CPSU/CSA is the union representing Western Australian public sector workers.Guided by our values of integrity, respect, justice, solidarity and equity, we work with members to build fair workplaces, strong public services and safer, healthier working environments.Why Join Us?This role offers the opportunity to:Contribute to a high-profile initiative focused on mentally healthy workplacesWork closely with workers, agencies and workplace representatives across the WA public sectorDevelop innovative and practical health and safety resourcesDeliver engaging training and capability-building programsMake a meaningful contribution to workplace health, safety and wellbeing outcomesThis position is funded through the Mentally Healthy Workplaces Grant Program and is expected to continue until May 2028.Apply now to help build safer, healthier and more psychologically safe workplaces across the Western Australian public sector.Project Officer JDF

Project Officer - Psychosocial Safety in Practice Program

  • Competitive Conditions with Great Flexibility for Work/Life balance
  • 0.7 FTE Fixed-Term Position until May 2028
  • Salary range: $110,256 to $121,250 per annum plus Super (pro rata)

Do you have experience delivering workplace projects, training, capability-building initiatives or health and safety programs?

The CPSU/CSA is seeking a Project Officer to help deliver an innovative, grant-funded program that supports Western Australian public sector workers and agencies in strengthening psychosocial risk management and creating mentally healthier workplaces.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a practical, evidence-informed initiative that combines training, workplace tools, coaching, stakeholder engagement and evaluation to support meaningful workplace improvement.

About the Role

The Project Officer will coordinate and deliver activities for the Psychosocial Safety in Practice: A WHS Risk Capability Program for WA Public Sector Workers.

This is a 0.7FTE Fixed-Term position that ends May 2028.

Working within approved project plans, governance arrangements and funding requirements, you will support the delivery of training, workplace resources, stakeholder engagement activities and evaluation processes that help participating agencies strengthen their approach to psychosocial health and safety.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating project activities and deliverables
  • Implementing projectivities, deliverables, records, schedules and reporting requirements
  • Developing practical, accessible workplace resources, tools, templates and guidance materials
  • Designing and delivering training, workshops, coaching and capability-building activities
  • Contributing to monitoring and evaluation activities including data collection and analysis
  • Establishing and maintaining productive relationships with workers, Health and Safety Representatives, workplace delegates, managers and agency stakeholders
  • Supporting stakeholder engagement, consultation and co-design activities
  • Liaising with external providers, subject matter experts and project partners Preparing project documentation, reports and presentations
  • Identifying and monitoring project risks, issues and barriers to implementation, and escalating where needed
  • Preparing reports, briefing materials, presentations and learning resources
  • Contributing to the achievement of project milestones and outcomes

About You

You are an organised and adaptable project professional who enjoys working with people and translating ideas into practical workplace solutions.

Essential

  • Experience coordinating and delivering projects, programs, campaigns, workplace initiatives or organisational improvement activities
  • Experience designing, developing and delivering workplace training, education or capability-building activities
  • Experience developing practical resources, tools, guidance materials or learning products
  • Experience contributing to monitoring, evaluation, review or continuous improvement activities
  • Sound knowledge of Western Australian work health and safety legislative framework, particularly psychosocial hazards, consultation and risk management
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation and presentation skills and ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgement within established governance arrangements
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a project, organising or multidisciplinary team
  • Commitment to worker participation, consultation and continuous improvement in workplace health and safety
  • Current driver's licence

Desirable

  • Experience working in or with unions or member-based organisations
  • Experience working with or in public sector workplaces
  • Experience as a Health and Safety Representative or in a workplace health and safety role
  • Experience in adult learning, workplace capability development, organisational development or behaviour change initiatives
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent experience)
  • Qualifications or professional development in work health and safety, project management, adult learning, evaluation or a related discipline
  • Current Drivers Licence.

About the CPSU/CSA

The CPSU/CSA is the union representing Western Australian public sector workers.

Guided by our values of integrity, respect, justice, solidarity and equity, we work with members to build fair workplaces, strong public services and safer, healthier working environments.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to:

  • Contribute to a high-profile initiative focused on mentally healthy workplaces
  • Work closely with workers, agencies and workplace representatives across the WA public sector
  • Develop innovative and practical health and safety resources
  • Deliver engaging training and capability-building programs
  • Make a meaningful contribution to workplace health, safety and wellbeing outcomes

This position is funded through the Mentally Healthy Workplaces Grant Program and is expected to continue until May 2028.

Apply now to help build safer, healthier and more psychologically safe workplaces across the Western Australian public sector.

HOW TO APPLY

  • Write a cover letter addressed to Melanie Bray, Branch/General Secretary, that articulates what attracted you to apply for the position and why you would be suitable.
  • Additionally, write a short statement addressing each of the selection criteria in the Project Officer JDF. This statement should be no longer than 3 pages. The JDF for this position can also be found on our website - https://www.cpsucsa.org/project_officer 
  • Click on the "Apply Now" button 
  • Upload your resume, cover letter and selection criteria statement.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ness Brett, Branch Assistant Secretary, on 9323 3800.

Applications for this position close at 4:00pm on Friday 20th November 2026.

Late applications, or those that do not address the selection criteria will not be accepted.