Principal Policy Officer

Department of the Premier & Cabinet WA; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of the Premier and Cabinet WA (West Perth) is advertising a permanent Principal Policy Officer role within the Aboriginal Engagement and Native Title Division. The officer provides high-level policy support, conducts complex research, and contributes to whole-of-government policy development, coordination, implementation and review.

The role requires close collaboration with WA public service stakeholders to shape strategic advice and drive meaningful policy outcomes for Aboriginal

Qualifications

• The Principal Policy Officer provides high-level policy support and advice and undertakes complex research and analysis to support whole-of-government policy development, coordination, implementation and review.

Responsibilities

• The Principal Policy Officer works in a dynamic environment and closely with key stakeholders from within and outside the WA public service to deliver on its work.

Job description

Department of the Premier & Cabinet WA – West Perth WA

There is currently one (1) permanent position available for immediate filling

About Us

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet supports the Premier as head of the Western Australian 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 Western Australian 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 Aboriginal Engagement and Native Title Division aims to elevate the Aboriginal Affairs portfolio and drive system change across Government, with an objective to improve the economic prosperity and wellbeing of Aboriginal people and communities in Western Australia. This includes providing timely and relevant policy advice and embedding strategic frameworks that facilitate a whole of government approach in engaging with Aboriginal people and communities.

About the Role

The Principal Policy Officer provides high-level policy support and advice and undertakes complex research and analysis to support whole-of-government policy development, coordination, implementation and review. The Principal Policy Officer works in a dynamic environment and closely with key stakeholders from within and outside the WA public service to deliver on its work.

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For further information, please refer to the jobs WA advert (linked below).

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.