Senior Policy Officer, Intergovernmental Skills Reform

Department of Training and Workforce Development; City Of Stirling; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements including/f

Flexible leave arrangements

Health and wellbeing program

Career and professional development

Salary packaging options

Job summary

The Department of Training and Workforce Development is seeking a Senior Policy Officer to operate in an intergovernmental environment, coordinating Western Australia’s engagement across national skills and workforce forums and reform initiatives.

You will lead analytical work, interpret complex requirements, monitor progress, identify risks, and provide clear advice while building strong relationships across government partners.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting implementation of government initiatives, agreements, programs or reform activities in a complex environment.
• Confident and capable communicator who can take ownership of substantial work and coordinate contributions across areas.
• Strong analytical, organisational and written communication skills with ability to interpret complex requirements and identify risks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Western Australia’s engagement across national skills and workforce forums, agreements and reform initiatives.
• Support the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the National Skills Agreement and bilateral schedules.
• Identify risks and opportunities and translate complex intergovernmental requirements into clear advice and action.
• Build productive relationships and coordinate contributions from different areas across government.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Coordination

Job description

The Department of Training and Workforce Development is seeking a Senior Policy Officer to operate in an intergovernmental environment, coordinating Western Australia’s engagement across national skills and workforce forums and reform initiatives.

You will lead analytical work, interpret complex requirements, monitor progress, identify risks, and provide clear advice while building strong relationships across government partners.