Temporary (full time) appointment for 24 months, with the possibility of a further temporary appointment and/or permanency.

The Department
At the Department of Training and Workforce Development we support Western Australia’s training system to develop the skills and capabilities needed to transform lives while creating strong and vibrant businesses, communities, and the economy.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, youth, women and people of diverse sexualities and genders.

Find out more about our work by visiting our website www.wa.gov.au/dtwd

Leadership for All
Critical to our success in delivering value for the future of Western Australians is the leadership capability of our people. We believe that everyone is a leader, regardless of their role and we are committed to advancing our collective leadership impact by adopting the behaviours and mindsets in Leadership Expectations.

The Role
The Senior Policy and Governance Officer coordinates the development, implementation and continuous improvement of complex projects to achieve outcomes to support the implementation of the Registration Standards 2025 and the Vocational Education and Training (General) Regulations 2009.

Using your expertise in interpreting legislation, you will work with the Manager Risk and Information and across the Secretariat, to improve the effective and efficient functioning of the Training Accreditation Council’s Quality Management System, and ensure alignment of all TAC policies and data requirements with legislative requirements, the Standards for VET Regulators 2015, Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (PRIS Act) and other relevant standards and frameworks.

Key projects this position will be working on include the TAC quality system, development and review of policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure regulatory requirements are met and the monitoring and review of TAC regulatory tools and responses for the implementation of the Registration Standards 2025.  

As a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position may be prioritised for appointment.

Employee Benefits
You will have access to a range of benefits which may include:

• Flexible work arrangements including flexitime and working remotely;
• Flexible leave arrangements, including study leave;
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Contact Officers;
• Career and professional development programs and opportunities; and
• Salary packaging options.
• Free onsite parking

Want to know more?
For full details of the role, eligibility requirements and what we are looking for, read the attached job description and application package.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Lisa Barron, Director Training Regulation on 9224 6507 or Lisa.Barron@dtwd.wa.gov.au

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact Human Resources via dtwdhr@dtwd.wa.gov.au or via (08) 6551 5071.

How to apply
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit an application consisting of:

• a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role including the suitability requirements listed below; and
• a brief covering letter not exceeding two pages, relating your skills and experience to the selection criteria as outlined in attached Job Description Form and the suitability requirements listed below.

Suitability requirements for this position:

Expected Leadership Behaviours
The role occupant is expected to consciously adopt the behaviours and mindsets aligned to the position’s Personal Leadership context. The following outlines the key leadership behaviours in action pertinent to this position.

• Think through complexity – You think critically and strategically to solve problems and enhance effectiveness. You use information and analysis to initiate problem resolution and seek guidance as necessary. You know where to find relevant information and use a common sense approach to research and analyse, and then make evidence based recommendations.
• Dynamically sense the environment – You listen to and understand the needs of others in your work environment. You seek to understand issues and problems before reacting and discuss them thoughtfully with your team. You communicate clearly, presenting relevant technical and professional information without jargon
• Deliver on high leverage areas –You reschedule and reprioritise your work on a daily basis with guidance if necessary to reflect changes in your team environment. You proactively share your learnings with your team, contributing to the effectiveness of work practices. You display personal resilience to overcome obstacles and challenges, seeking support from your manager when necessary

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.

If you require assistance or cannot access the attachments, please contact us on (08) 9203 3735.

Please note…
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months. The Department may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants. 

Applications close Monday 20 July 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).