Policy Officer

Level 4, $92,098 - $96,660 pa, PS CSA Agreement 2024

Position Number: DPC05216

Work Type:  Permanent - Full Time

Closing Date: 2025-04-24 4:00 PM

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There is currently two (2) permanent positions available for immediate filling

About Us

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet supports the Premier as head of the Western Australian Government. The Department is a central agency that leads the public sector in providing advice and support to the Premier and Cabinet in their service of the Western Australian Community. We foster a workplace culture based on our core values, Leadership, Connection and Impact. For more information about the Department, please visit our website.

The Community Policy Unit (CPU) is part of the Aboriginal Engagement and Community Policy division. We support the Premier and Cabinet to achieve their economic, social and wellbeing objectives by leading and coordinating cross government policy development and implementation advice on social policy matters. 

About the Roles

The Policy Officer undertakes quality research and assists in the formulation of Government policy initiatives and developing advice on community policy whole of Government matters for consideration by the Premier and Cabinet.

These roles are for high performing individuals who have strong organisational and time management skills and can communicate and work effectively and collaboratively across the division.

We are looking for individuals with:

• demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and organise workload to meet targets and deliverables.
• strong research skills with an ability to distil large amounts of information and deliver it in a clear and concise way;
• the ability to engage and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders and build and maintain strong relationships;
• demonstrated initiative and creative problem-solving skills; and
• the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

These roles are an integral part of a flexible and high functioning policy area and may be required to provide high level Secretariat support to various Committees and Working Groups.

Your attention to detail, positive attitude and ability to remain agile will be key to your success in this role.

For further job related information:

For further information, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) or contact Natalie Fisher, Assistant Director, on (08) 6552 67***(not to be contacted for assistance with lodging your application). 

 Applicants are required to submit:

• A current and detailed résumé/curriculum vitae outlining your current and previous achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with at least one being your current or recent supervisor); and
• A written application demonstrating how you meet the Work Related Capabilities (Selection Criteria) as detailed in the attached JDF in no more than two (2) pages.

To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia at the time of applying.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Suitable applicants will be required to provide:

• Proof of identity 100-point check.
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate issued by the Western Australian Police Force that is less than two months from the date of issue.

How to Apply:

Click ‘Apply for Job' at the bottom of this advertisement to submit your application.

If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056, in the first instance.  For information about the process you can contact People Services at **************@dpc.wa.gov.au.

Applications are to be received no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday 24 April 2025.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Subsequent vacancies:

Applicants who are found suitable in this process, may be considered for similar vacancies that arise within the department, in accordance with the relevant Commissioner’s Instructions.