A rare opportunity to help shape the future of WA’s infrastructure
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent and Fixed Term Full Time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
This pool will run for a period of 18 months and may be used to fill other similar fixed term and permanent vacancies. Please note that being placed in the pool does not guarantee you appointment to a position.
About us
Infrastructure WA (IWA) is a specialist state government agency providing independent, evidence-based advice to Government to shape Western Australia’s whole-of-economy long-term economic and infrastructure outcomes. Our collaborative team works at the forefront of strategic planning, economic development, investment prioritisation and reform, partnering with state agencies, government trading enterprises, industry, and the community to improve productivity, competitiveness, sustainability and liveability.
In 2026 IWA is evolving as it transitions to become the 2050 Commission - Western Australia’s new productivity commission. This exciting transition expands IWA’s role beyond infrastructure to include industry development, economic transformation and service improvement, with infrastructure remaining a critical lever among others.
Reporting directly to the Premier, the organisation provides independent advice in a complex and rapidly changing global environment. Our work supports Government to maximise public value and investment, lift living standards and strengthen public services by shaping a pipeline of action-oriented, high-impact policy initiatives, reform and major projects to inform Government decision‑making.
IWA will use its expanding expertise to deliver action-focused industry development action plans, inquiries and major infrastructure proposal assessment, supporting long‑term economic prosperity through improved productivity, economic transformation, and inclusive growth.
This is an organisation for people who think big, systematically, value rigorous analysis and are motivated to make a lasting contribution to Western Australia’s future.
Join us on this transformative journey and help shape outcomes that matter now and for generations to come.
About the role
The Infrastructure Proposals team is responsible for leading the assessment and review of major infrastructure proposals and business cases, often involving complex, multi-portfolio projects of significant scale. The team is the state’s primary interface with Infrastructure Australia, supporting agencies and government trading entities in developing robust proposals.
The Principal Policy Officer is a senior analytical leader within the Infrastructure Proposals team, driving the assessment of major infrastructure proposals and providing strategic advice to Government.
The role combines deep analytical expertise with a strategic mindset, ensuring proposals are rigorously evaluated and aligned with WA Government’s long-term vision and sectoral reform objectives.
About you
Success at IWA requires attributes that reflect the team’s culture: intellectual curiosity, strategic and systems-level thinking, strong analytical capability and confidence in navigating complexity and ambiguity, self-motivation and initiative to influence policy and drive change, and a highly collaborate approach, working effectively within team and across government, industry, and community stakeholders.
We welcome professionals with backgrounds in areas such as economics, mathematics, engineering, and science - people who are intellectually curious, confident in tackling analytical problems, highly collaborative and motivated to take ownership and deliver outcomes that shape WA’s future.
Your application
Applicants are required to:
- submit a current curriculum vitae (maximum 4 pages).
- submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the essential selection criteria within the context of the nominated role description outlined in the JDF.
The selection process may include various selection tools in addition to interviews and reference checks. An executive search maybe undertaken to supplement the field if required.
Suitable applicants will be required to provide
- Proof of identity 100-point check (details will be advised after selection).
- A satisfactory National Police Certificate issued by the Western Australia Police.
For further job-related information
Please refer to the attached JDF or contact Melanie Davies on 08 6552 5393 (not to be contacted for assistance with lodging your application).
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply for Job' at the top or bottom of this advertisement to submit your application. If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application or downloading the attachments in this advertisement, please contact peopleservices@dpc.wa.gov.au.
Applications are to be received no later than 12:00pm (AWST), Friday 15 May 2026.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application as late and pro-forma applications will not be accepted.
Subsequent vacancies
This process may be used to fill similar permanent or fixed-term (full time/part time) vacancies that may arise within IWA and across the WA public sector within the next 18 months. Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies at IWA, in accordance with Part 2 of the Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.
