Policy & Program Officer — Flexible, Remote Govt Advisor

Department of Training and Workforce Development; City Of Stirling; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements including 0

Flexible leave arrangements

Health and wellbeing program

Career and professional development

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Department of Training and Workforce Development in Western Australia seeks a Policy and Program Officer to operate within an intergovernmental environment, coordinating national skills and workforce reform initiatives and assisting with policy development and reporting.

You will conduct research, analysis and stakeholder engagement to support decision-making and ensure WA commitments under the National Skills Agreement are met, with flexibility for a temporary appointment and potential

Qualifications

• Pre-employment conditions – National Policy Clearance
• Right to work in Australia (citizenship or eligible visa)
• Permanent appointments may follow after fixed term

Responsibilities

• Supports WA’s engagement across national skills forums, agreements, and reform initiatives.
• Coordinates input, tracks commitments and deliverables, and supports governance and consultation processes.
• Undertakes research, analysis, stakeholder engagement and coordination activities.
• Prepares policy advice, reports, briefing materials and correspondence to support decision-making.

Job description

Department of Training and Workforce Development in Western Australia seeks a Policy and Program Officer to operate within an intergovernmental environment, coordinating national skills and workforce reform initiatives and assisting with policy development and reporting.

You will conduct research, analysis and stakeholder engagement to support decision-making and ensure WA commitments under the National Skills Agreement are met, with flexibility for a temporary appointment and potential