This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Role
Strategic Policy is looking for a motivated Principal Policy Officer to join the team.
The successful applicant will ensure the provision of seamless policy advice to Corporate Executive, Central Services, regions and schools on strategic priorities and issues. This role will have a whole-of-government focus, including on Closing the Gap and Native Title matters.
You will also develop and recommend preferred options using high-level analysis and relevant, representative and verifiable evidence and build and maintain collaborative working relationships and effective communication networks across all Department divisions and with external stakeholders.
The role will require you to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025
- flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance, including working from home or remote; flexible working hours; and part-time arrangements
- generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
- enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tom Antoniazzi, Chief Policy Officer Strategic Policy, on (08) 9264 0164 or emailing tom.antoniazzi@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the strategic direction of Western Australia’s public education system and contemporary policies, frameworks and issues.
- Demonstrated high-level project management skills with a proven ability to plan and coordinate strategic initiatives in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to apply strategic thinking to develop options and achieve outcomes.
- Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships and networks, including experience in undertaking high-level consultations, collaborations and negotiations.
- Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including extensive experience in the preparation of complex reports, briefing papers and policy.
- Demonstrated highly developed strategic planning skills with a proven ability to apply contemporary strategic policy tools and frameworks and coordinate, deliver and evaluate strategic outcomes.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE921306
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 17 January 2025
