Senior Policy and Program Officer

Department of Communities WA; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Communities WA in Fremantle seeks a Senior Policy and Program Officer to develop policies and practices for at-risk children and families. This role includes project management and contributing to research and strategy evaluation.

Applicants will join a talent pool for current and future opportunities within the department. Communities values diverse backgrounds and aims to foster a culturally secure work environment.

Qualifications

• Expert awareness of relevant issues and trends.
• Experience managing reform initiatives.
• Ability to contribute to research and policy evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expert awareness of relevant issues.
• Project-manage key reform initiatives.
• Provide advice and reports for management.

Job description

Department of Communities WA – Fremantle WA

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform. Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer.

Role Overview

As a Senior Policy and Program Officer, you will contribute to the development and implementation of policies and practice relating to at‑risk children and young people in care, and individual and family support.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expert awareness of relevant issues and trends within the state, nationally and internationally.
• Project‑manage key reform initiatives.
• Contribute to research, implementation and evaluation of key strategies and policy & planning frameworks.
• Contribute to the planning and evaluation functions of the Directorate.
• Provide advice and reports that contribute to the overall management of the Directorate.

Qualifications and Experience

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.

Equity and Diversity Statement

Communities welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The Department promotes a culturally secure work environment and prioritises cultural awareness.

Integrity and Honesty

The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity.