Overview
The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection, family support, community initiatives and regional services reform. The Department of Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers programme, which defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace.
About the Team
You will be part of the Policy and Reform Directorate, which is responsible for:
* Leading development of statewide policy, such as the State Disability Strategy
* Providing policy support to the service delivery functions
* Leading legislative reform
* Leading the response to national disability reform, such as the Disability Royal Commission
Opportunity
As Senior Legislation Officer you will, as part of a team, play a key role in the review, development and implementation of legislation administered by the Department of Communities and relevant to people with disability in Western Australia. The role involves significant external focus, including effective stakeholder engagement, developing submissions and briefings, with a focus on relevant federal and state legislation, the broader disability reform agenda and the considerations and impact for the disability community and sector.
Responsibilities
* Evaluates and analyses policy proposals to amend existing legislation or create new legislation administered by the Department of Communities or relevant for people with disability in Western Australia.
* Prepares Cabinet submissions, drafting instructions, EXCO papers and papers for the intergovernmental bodies in relation to new and amending legislation.
* Provides advice in response to requests from the Minister's Office, key stakeholders, members of the public and the media on matters related to the operation and interpretation of disability legislation administered by the Department of Communities or relevant for people with disability in Western Australia.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Communities welcomes applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace.
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