Senior Education Policy Lead

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Long service leave

Professional development

Salary packaging

Flexible work options

Public transport access

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking a Principal Policy Officer to coordinate the development of WA positions on national education policies, reforms and initiatives. You will provide high-quality strategic written advice to Executive and State Government Ministers and consult with a range of stakeholders.

You will oversee Commonwealth-State relations, lead working parties and committees, and represent WA on national issues while supporting state planning and implementation of

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating policy at state/federal level.
• Strong analytical and written advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide strategic policy advice to Executive, the State Government and other State agencies on Commonwealth–State education reforms, priorities and policy initiatives.
• Coordinate the Department's interactions with the Commonwealth Government and key national decision-making forums.
• Develop, monitor and coordinate responses to high-priority issues including Commonwealth–State education funding, policy and national agreements.
• Coordinate contributions to whole-of-government State responses for national inquiries and reviews and reporting to OECD and the United Nations.

Job description

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking a Principal Policy Officer to coordinate the development of WA positions on national education policies, reforms and initiatives. You will provide high-quality strategic written advice to Executive and State Government Ministers and consult with a range of stakeholders.

You will oversee Commonwealth-State relations, lead working parties and committees, and represent WA on national issues while supporting state planning and implementation of