Senior Policy Officer - Wellbeing, Research and Data
The Commissioner for Children and Young People is seeking a Senior Policy Officer with well developed conceptual and analytical skills with experience in, research and data analysis, policy and project development, report-writing in a public policy environment especially when promoting the rights, voices and contributions of children and young people.
Substantive Equality Statement
Commitment to the safety of children and young people:
Children and young people are entitled to live in a caring and nurturing environment and to be protected from harm and exploitation. Children and young people should be safe, feel safe and be respected wherever they are. The Commissioner for Children and Young People prioritises the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in all work of the office and in our work with other organisations.
We have an ongoing cycle of assessment, action and reflection in place and regularly review, update and refine policies and practices to assess their effectiveness and strive for excellence. We involve children and young people and their families in developing and reviewing our work.
Commitment to diversity:
The Office of the Commissioner for Children and Young People recognises, values and embraces the diversity of our Western Australian community, including our differences in culture, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexuality, gender identity, age, abilities and life experiences. The organisation is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful workplace for all staff, and encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for the role.
Job Description
This position affords an opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team providing support to the Commissioner for Children and Young People. The position will work within the Wellbeing, Research and Data team which undertakes high level research and data analysis to inform the monitoring and policy development activities of the Commissioner and produce high-quality publications.
The position requires well developed conceptual and analytical skills with experience in, research and data analysis, policy and project development, report-writing in a public policy environment especially when promoting the rights, voices and contributions of children and young people.
The Senior Policy Officer undertakes research including consultation activities with children and young people to enable the Commissioner for Children and Young People to perform the functions under the Commissioner for Children and Young People Act 2006.
An understanding of issues and trends affecting children and young people as well as sensitivity and a commitment to the wellbeing and advancement of the interests of all Western Australian children and young people will be highly regarded.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Ability to Think Strategically
The abilities to: research, analyse and synthesise information and data from primary research and consultations to inform strategy and policy. To support a shared purpose and direction; think strategically; harness and use information; and to show judgement, intelligence and common sense when identifying solutions to complex and sensitive issues.
2. Achieve results
The abilities to: identify and use resources wisely; apply and build professional expertise; respond positively to change, while taking responsibility for implementing and evaluating projects. This includes excellent report writing skills and demonstrated use of project management skills to guide and track projects to achieve required results.
3. Communicate and influence effectively to build productive relationships
The abilities to: communicate clearly in all formats; nurture internal and external relationships; listen to, understand and adapt to the needs of others particularly when negotiating and facilitating stakeholder participation including with children and young people; value individual differences and diversity, and to share learning along with supporting others.
4. Exemplifies personal integrity and self-awareness
The abilities to: demonstrate public service professionalism and probity; understand and work to promote and maintain the independence of the office; adopt a positive, committed and balanced approach to work; demonstrate self-awareness; receive and give feedback in a positive manner, and show commitment to personal development.
5. Knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues and trends related to children and young people.
The ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues and trends related to children and young people across Western Australia in the context of the Commissioner for Children and Young People Act 2006.
Desirable
6. A relevant tertiary qualification or commensurate relevant experience.
For Further Job Related Information
Please contact Natalie Hall, Director Policy, Monitoring and Research on 62132297. For general information please contact Lexi Diamond, Manager Corporate Services on 6213 2218.
Other Conditions
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Application Instructions
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