Level 7, $139,860 - 149,485 pa, PSCSA Agreement 2024
Position Number: DPC25071
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date: 2026-01-05 4:00 PM
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The Department of the Premier and Cabinet has established a Native Title Act Future Acts Unit (the Unit) to provide strategic oversight and leadership of future act matters across the Western Australian (WA) public sector. Applicants are invited to be part of this important initiative and contribute to the delivery of key strategic priority projects.
We are seeking applicants who are interested in working with the Unit to provide centralised policy and practical leadership across the WA public sector in future acts matters and agreement-making.
There is currently one (1) permanent position available for immediate filling within the Unit in policy, advisory, future acts negotiations and strategic projects and initiatives.
The available positions is:
Principal Policy Officer, Advisory and Negotiations, Level 7 (DPC25071).
About Us
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (the Department) supports the Premier as head of the WA Government. The Department is a central agency that leads the public sector in providing advice and support to the Premier and Cabinet in their service of the WA community. We foster a workplace culture based on our core values, Leadership, Connection and Impact. For more information about the Department, please visit our website.
The Unit is part of the broader Aboriginal Engagement directorate within the Department and provides whole of Government strategic direction and facilitation for Government-led Native Title Act Future Act negotiations. These negotiations present a critical opportunity to fulfill WA Government priorities including the clean energy transition, decarbonisation and increased economic diversification, as well as leveraging opportunities for native title holders. The Unit will be responsible for leading significant future acts negotiations for the WA Government as well as providing advice and coordination across Government agencies.
The Unit is responsible for delivering three key functions: Future Acts Advisory and Negotiation; Future Acts Assessment and Triage and providing secretariat and administrative support for relevant committees. The team’s work involves direct engagement with native title groups and other Aboriginal communities and organisations and close collaboration with a range of WA Government agencies.
About the Role
The Principal Policy Officer, Advisory and Negotiations leads the development and delivery of strategic projects, policy outcomes, and provides WA Government agencies with guidance and support in relation to future act matters. In this role you will lead and contribute to complex future act negotiations in collaboration with key state government, private and community stakeholders. You will also develop and implement collaborative strategies that require resolution across agencies and facilitate coordination of future acts matters. You will have an important role in building capability and awareness to promote a best practice approach across the public sector.
To be successful in this role you will have strongly developed skills and experience in:
- Native Title Act future acts and agreement making under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) and other related state legislation;
- developing and negotiating whole of government solutions to complex matters;
- leading, developing and implementing contemporary and responsive policy relating to native title future act matters; and
- leading, coordinating and managing priority projects and providing critical analysis and quality assurance.
We are looking for team members with outstanding leadership characteristics for this position. You will understand how your work fits in the public sector and recognise your role in delivering value for the future of Western Australians. You know where to find relevant information and use a commonsense approach to research and analyse, making evidence-based recommendations which can withstand scrutiny.
For further job related information:
For further information, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for the position or contact Lauren Peake, Assistant Director Advisory and Negotiations 0460 311 923 (not to be contacted for assistance with lodging your application).
Applicants are required to submit:
We are looking to attract a broad range of suitable applicants.
To apply for the Principal Policy Officer, Advisory and Negotiations position you will need to submit a:
- comprehensive CV detailing qualifications, skills, experiences and key achievements relative to the position.
- Please include the contact details of two referees (with at least one being your current or a recent supervisor); and
- Two-page cover letter detailing your experience, skills and knowledge in the following:
- High level experience in developing and implementing policy and projects relevant to the Native Title Act future act framework and related state legislation.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise, negotiate and consult with a range of stakeholders.
Permanent appointment:
- To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia at the time of applying.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Suitable applicants will be required to provide:
- Proof of identity 100-point check.
- A satisfactory National Police Certificate issued by the Western Australian Police Force that is less than two months from the date of issue.
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply for Job' at the bottom of this advertisement to submit your application.
If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056, in the first instance. For information about the process, you can contact People Services at peopleservices@dpc.wa.gov.au.
Applications are to be received no later than 4:00 pm, Monday 5 January 2026.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Interview Date:
Interviews for shortlisted applicants will be held in the week commencing 26 January 2026. Further details will be provided prior to that date.
Subsequent vacancies:
Applicants who are found suitable in this process, may be considered for similar vacancies that arise within the department, in accordance with the relevant Commissioner’s Instructions.
