Senior Policy Officer and Principal Policy Officer
Department of Communities WA – Fremantle WA
1d ago, from Western Australia Government
The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform.
The Disability Division develops and delivers policy, programs and services that enhance the inclusion and participation of people with disability in communities across Western Australia. The Division works across portfolios and in partnership with key stakeholders locally and nationally to deliver the best outcomes for Western Australians living with disability, their families and carers. The Disability Division guides the vision of an inclusive Western Australia and oversees service delivery streams, including supported community living, intensive service support services and the disability justice program.
The Opportunities As a Senior Policy Officer or Principal Policy Officer within the Disability Division you will contribute to disability reform and work with key stakeholders locally and nationally to deliver outcomes for people with disability, their families and carers.
Both the Senior and Principal Policy Officer positions play a key role in developing and implementing initiatives that build capacity across the Disability Services sector and the wider WA community, enabling delivery of high-quality supports for people with disability.
Senior Policy Officer (Level 6) You will support stakeholder engagement and co-design, and contribute to State and Commonwealth reform. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:
* Completing complex research, analysis, reviews and evaluation of policy.
* Assisting in the management and coordination of strategic projects to ensure outcomes align with Department and government priorities.
* Communicating and engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including people with lived experience of disability.
* Providing strategic advice and input into policies, strategies and legislative reform.
* Preparing reports, briefing notes, speeches and other written material.
Principal Policy Officer (Level 7) You will work across policy development, implementation, and project management, providing strategic advice and supporting change management and commissioning initiatives. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:
* Playing a lead role in the commissioning of community programs which deliver outcomes sought by people with disability.
* Coordinating and contributing to the development of key organisational policies and strategies, initiatives and processes.
* Building and maintaining productive relationships across government and sector partners, communicating complex and sensitive information, influencing outcomes and supporting strategic decision-making.
* Developing, implementing and monitoring policies, strategies and frameworks.
* Coordinating and undertaking individual policy and other projects with a complex across agency or sector-wide focus.
* Researching, preparing and presenting high-level reports, briefing notes, speeches, correspondence and other written material relevant to the outputs of the Division for a wide audience including parliament, ministers, the Director General and Assistant Director General.
The Directorates We are looking to fill Senior Policy Officer and Principal Policy Officers in the following Directorates:
Policy and Reform
* Lead development of statewide policy, such as the State Disability Strategy
* Provide policy support to the service delivery functions
* Lead legislative reform
* Lead the response to national disability reform, such as the NDIS Review and the Disability Royal Commission
Disability Engagement and Stewardship
* Lead engagement and investment in disability community and the sector
* Lead lived experience engagement
* Lead engagement with mainstream government agencies on disability intersections
* Manage the performance and co-governance of the NDIS in WA
Benefits
Working at the Department of Communities offers a safe and healthy working environment, flexible working arrangements, and learning and development opportunities in exchange for your skills, passion and commitment. To view the range of benefits that may be available, click.
Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer-friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care while contributing to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.
More Information
The attached Job Description Forms (JDF) provide more information about the positions. For further information contact Rosie McKay from RMK Consulting on (08) 6143 5*** or via email to [email address].
Salary snapshots and pool information
* Three (3) fixed-term Senior Policy Officer (Level 6) positions for immediate filling until November 2027, with the possibility of extension.
* Four (4) permanent Senior Policy Officer (Level 6) positions for immediate filling.
* Two (2) fixed-term Principal Policy Officer (Level 7) positions for potential filling up to 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies across the Department of Communities.
Application process
Join the Department of Communities by applying online. Provide the following documents in Word or PDF format:
* A current resume/CV including copies of any qualifications referenced within.
* A two-page written application addressing all Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF. If applying for both positions, address your application to the Level 7 selection criteria.
* An application form (for hard copy applications only).
Note: When applying online, indicate the position(s) you are applying for and any preference for the Policy and Reform Directorate, the Disability Engagement and Stewardship Directorate, or either Directorate.
For technical difficulties while applying online, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact HR Recruitment. We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service for accessibility support.
Compliance and diversity
Integrity and Honesty: The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity. Applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. Equity and Diversity: Communities is committed to an inclusive environment and welcomes applicants with disability. If you are a person with disability, please let us know if adjustments are needed during the application and interview process.
If you are an Aboriginal person seeking assistance with your application, please contact 13 64 64.
Lodgement is system generated. Late submissions or emails after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
Attachments
- Application Form
- Information for Job Applicants.pdf
- JDF - Principal Policy Officer (Disability) - Level 7.docx
- JDF - Senior Policy Officer (Disability) - Level 6.docx
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