ABOUT THE ROAD SAFETY COMMISSION
The Road Safety Commission exists to make every journey safe for all Western Australians. We unite the system, bringing together government, industry and communities to act as one. We change behaviour with insight, using evidence and data to help change people’s attitudes and behaviours and are powered by the community for the community.
To find out more, see our Driving Change: Strategy and Action Plans.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Road Safety Commission is seeking an experienced Evaluation Officer to join the Data and Analytics Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for undertaking discrete planning and evaluation of projects and providing advisory support on data gathering and evaluation needs.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Manager Performance and Program Evaluation, you will be supporting the design, management and reporting on evaluations to assess the impact of road safety initiatives and contribute to the Commission’s vision “lets get people home to the ones they love”.
There is one (1) temporary position available for six (6) months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
WHAT WE OFFER
In return for your skills and commitment we offer an excellent range of benefits.
Pay and Leave
- Employer contribution of 12% superannuation in addition to your salary.
- 20 days of annual leave (pro rata for part time).
- Annual leave loading payment in December of each year.
- 13 weeks (pro rata) paid long service leave for every seven years of consecutive service.
- 15 days personal leave each year (pro rata for part time).
- 3 days public service holiday.
- 14 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
Flexible work options
- A range of flexible work options including working from home and purchase of additional annual leave.
Health and well-being
- Access to free Chaplaincy and Psychological services.
- Social Club activities.
- Subsidies for eyesight testing and glasses.
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please submit:
- A comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae (CV), including contact details of two (2) referees who can comment on your ability to satisfy all of the Essential Work-Related Requirements. Applicants should nominate at least one immediate supervisor/manager unless exceptional circumstances exist.
- A covering letter (2 pages maximum) addressing the following work-related requirements. Please provide examples to support your claims.
- Knowledge of contemporary evaluation methodologies – Understanding of contemporary evaluation methodologies using both quantitative and qualitative methods in the context of policy, programs and projects. Consolidating evaluation findings to look at overall performance against strategic intent.
- Critical thinking and research skills – Understanding of contemporary evaluation methodologies using both quantitative and qualitative methods in the context of policy, programs and projects. Consolidating evaluation findings to look at overall performance against strategic intent.
- The attached Integrity Consent Form (Not required for current WA Police Force employees)
Interviews are anticipated to be held in the week commencing 8 June 2026.
Candidates must also read the attached contextual information (Supplementary Information – Evaluation Officer) regarding conditions of employment including security clearance, integrity checking requirements and the WA Police Force Drug and Alcohol policy.
During the recruitment process we provide reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively. If you have any access or communication needs to allow you to better participate in this process, please contact our Police Staff Selection and Deployment Manager Matt Davis on telephone (08) 6229 5723 or via email at matt.davis@police.wa.gov.au
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Applicants are requested to apply online. To apply online, you must have a valid email address and be ready to attach your comprehensive electronic resume, integrity check form (if required) and any additional attachments as requested in the “APPLICATION PROCESS” section of the advertisement. Please select the “APPLY FOR JOB” button at the top/bottom of this advertisement.
Should you encounter any problems lodging your online application please contact Police Staff Selection and Deployment on (08) 6229 5772 during business hours (8am to 4pm, Monday – Friday), prior to the specified closing time.
FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION
Please contact Lisa Le – Manager Performance and Program Evaluation on telephone number 0476 900 842.
EMAILED, LATE OR PRO-FORMA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
