Senior Policy and Data Officer

VenuesWest; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,457 - 132,753; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

20 days annual leave per year

17.5% leave loading

15 days personal leave

18 weeks paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Stable work and job security

12% superannuation contributions

Job summary

A government department in Western Australia is seeking a Senior Policy and Data Officer. This role involves conducting research and analysis, supporting compliance reporting, and preparing high-quality policy briefings. Ideal candidates have tertiary qualifications in public policy or data analysis. Flexible working hours and a range of benefits including annual and parental leave are offered.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes research and analysis to support compliance policies.
• Supports coordination and reporting of compliance matters.
• Analyzes internal and sector sourced data for compliance risks.
• Designs performance dashboards and reports for regulatory engagement.
• Performs statutory functions and exercises delegated powers.
• Prepares quality briefing notes and correspondence on policy issues.
• Works with compliance, communications, and legal teams.
• Builds relationships with policy staff and local government stakeholders.
• Contributes to internal policies and operational guidance.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in public policy, governance, data analysis or a related discipline

Job description

Overview

Senior Policy and Data Officer role at Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) in Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Base pay range

A$120,457.00/yr - A$132,753.00/yr

Note: This range is provided by LGIRS. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — discuss with your recruiter to learn more.

The Role

• Undertakes research and analysis to support the development and refinement of compliance policies, sector guidance materials and monitoring tools.
• Supports the coordination and reporting of compliance matters such as the Annual Compliance Audit Return process, including trend identification, data quality assurance, and preparation of summary reports.
• Analyses internal and sector sourced data to identify emerging compliance risks, capability gaps or systemic issues affecting local governments.
• Contributes to the design of performance dashboards, reports, and insights that support early intervention and evidence-based regulatory engagement.
• Under relevant legislation, performs statutory functions and exercises delegated statutory powers.
• Prepares high quality briefing notes, discussion papers, ministerial responses, and correspondence on compliance related policy issues.
• Works with internal compliance, communications, legal and investigation teams to ensure alignment and consistency in advice, language and sector focused materials.
• Builds constructive working relationships with policy staff, local government stakeholders, integrity agencies and government departments.
• Contributes to the development and refinement of internal policies, operational guidance and information resources that support effective regulation.

Qualifications & Licenses

• Tertiary qualifications in public policy, governance, data analysis or a related discipline would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)
• Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)
• 20 days of annual leave per year (which can be taken at half pay)
• 17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave
• 15 days personal leave per year
• 13 weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay)
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
• 3 public holidays in lieu per year
• 5 days reproductive leave per year
• 10 days disability leave per year
• 5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people per year
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring
• Formal training options
• Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 12% superannuation contributions

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Analyst

Industries

• Government Administration

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