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Vacancy Details - Parliament of Western Australia
Position Title: Governance and Business Improvement Officer
Level and Salary: Level 6 ($120,457 - $132,753 per annum + 12% superannuation)
Department: Parliamentary Services
Section: Executive
Employment Type: Contract, Full Time, Part Time
Length of Contract: 12-month fixed term contract (with the possibility of extension)
Primary Responsibilities and Additional Information
The Parliamentary Services Department (PSD) has a new opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to support the governance and strategic functions of the Department. PSD delivers support to the operations of the Parliament including the provision of security, ICT, facilities, visitor services, and corporate support. The role reports directly to the Executive Manager Parliamentary Services and forms part of the Executive Management Group.
About the Role: The Governance and Business Improvement Officer will undertake a variety of specialist projects to support the Department in the areas of corporate governance; compliance and audit; policy development and review; strategic and operational planning; risk management; records and information governance.
The role requires someone with a high level of initiative, critical thinking, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. They will be capable of analysing systems, identifying opportunities for improvement, and delivering practical, high-quality outcomes. Integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality will be paramount.
The role is a full-time 12 month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension. Applicants seeking part-time arrangements (25 to 37.5 hours per week, to be worked over five days) will also be considered.
Essential Selection Criteria
* Highly developed critical, conceptual and analytical thinking, with the ability to develop practical solutions to complex problems.
* Demonstrated experience providing advice on corporate governance, including reporting, compliance, risk and audit frameworks.
* Proven experience delivering business improvement initiatives and projects, including project management and reporting.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills, including negotiation and stakeholder engagement across diverse groups.
* Demonstrated capability in policy review and development, and in preparing reports, briefing notes and discussion papers.
* High level written and oral communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
* Ability to maintain political impartiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
Highly Desirable Selection Criteria
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g., business, public administration, law, risk, project management, or equivalent experience).
* Demonstrated experience in project management and/or risk management.
The Parliamentary Services Department offers generous employment conditions and a range of benefits such as access to free parking, good public transport connections, health and well‐being initiatives including a gym, and professional development opportunities. This role is based in West Perth at Parliament House, close to Kings Park and Perth city.
How to Apply
Applications must be emailed to hr@parliament.wa.gov.au by 4.00 pm AWST on Monday, 23 March 2026.
Applications marked "Confidential – Governance and Business Improvement Officer" must include:
* A completed application for employment form.
* A brief statement (no more than 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria as set out in the job description form.
* Your resume.
Please note you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a Special Category Visa to apply for this role.
The Parliament of Western Australia values diversity and champions the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce that reflects our community, and to making Parliament an inclusive and supportive workplace, free of discrimination.
We encourage all suitable people of any age, gender, family status or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply, including First Nations people, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, and people with any form of disability.
We will provide reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively in the recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments can also be made to assist you in the job, if you are successful in gaining employment. Please contact Human Resources to discuss your needs.
Contact for Further Information
For further job‐related information: Please contact Mr Rob Hunter, Executive Manager on (08) 9222 7402 or e‐mail rhunter@parliament.wa.gov.au.
Closing Date and Time
Monday 23 March 2026, 4.00 PM
Applications received after the Closing Date will NOT be accepted.
Application Form and Job Description Form: Application for Employment Form.docx, Application for Employment Form pdf.pdf, JDF - Governance and Business Improvement Officer.pdf
The Parliament of Western Australia is honoured to be situated on the ancestral lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. The Parliament acknowledges the First Australians as the traditional owners of the lands we represent and pays respects to their Elders both past and present.
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