Strategic Advisor

Western Australia Police Force; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Development opportunities

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

4 weeks annual leave

Public service holidays

On-site gym

Employee Assistance Program

Chaplaincy services

Social club

Job summary

The Western Australia Police Force invites an experienced strategic professional to join the Counter Terrorism and Emergency Response Command as Strategic Advisor. You will shape policy, advise senior leaders, and help ensure the agency can meet CT and emergency management obligations.

You will work with government, law enforcement and emergency services across jurisdictional boundaries. You will provide high-level briefings, lead policy development and contribute to strategic research while

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level briefings and strategic advice on counter-terrorism and emergency management policy, legislation and arrangements.
• Lead strategic research, policy development, implementation and evaluation; monitor emerging issues and mitigation strategies for the agency.
• Prepare high-level reports, briefing notes and Cabinet submissions; represent WA Police Force at key state and national forums.

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you an experienced strategic professional ready to play a key role in shaping the Western Australia Police Force’s approach to counter terrorism and emergency management? This is an opportunity to provide high-level strategic advice on complex state and national issues, influence the development of policy and legislation, and contribute to ensuring the agency has the capacity and capability to meet its counter terrorism and emergency management obligations. Working within the Counter Terrorism and Emergency Response Command, you will collaborate with senior leaders and key stakeholders across government, law enforcement and emergency management to support contemporary, coordinated and effective approaches to some of the most complex issues facing policing and community safety.

THE ROLE

As the Strategic Advisor, you will provide high-level briefings, strategic advice and subject matter expertise on counter terrorism and emergency management policy, legislation and arrangements. You will lead and contribute to strategic research, policy development, implementation and evaluation; review emerging issues and changes in the policing environment; and identify potential impacts and appropriate mitigation strategies for the agency. The role prepares high-level reports, briefing notes, Cabinet submissions and advice for senior executives, and represents the Western Australia Police Force at key state and national forums. You will also develop and maintain strategic partnerships across government, law enforcement and emergency management and provide leadership and direction to ensure the delivery of a high-quality strategic advisory service.

ABOUT US

The WA Police Force has over 10,000 employees located across the largest policing jurisdiction in the world, with 200 police facilities in 15 policing districts across the state. Our priorities are our people, our partnerships and our performance. We are committed to enforcing the law, preventing crime and managing and coordinating emergencies. The WA Police Force’s values of Duty, Teamwork, Integrity and Care are an integral part of how we do business. Alignment with our values should be incorporated within your application. Integrity within the WA Police Force means employees are held to a high standard of conduct, both in and outside of work. Further information is available in the Work-Related Requirements component of the position description form. Work, Health and Safety is vital to WA Police Force operations. We incorporate safety in every part of our business and it is an essential part of our decision-making processes. The WA Police Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The WA Police Force also promotes and supports flexible, family friendly work practices. We believe all our people are leaders irrespective of their role. We consider this as critical to our success and, to support this, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provide a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. The leadership context for this role is: Leading Leaders.

THE BENEFITS

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
• Salary packaging options for vehicles and superannuation.
• 4 weeks of Annual Leave with the option to purchase additional leave each year.
• 3 Public Service Holidays per year.
• Access to Long Service Leave every 7 years
• On site gym facilities at Perth Headquarters.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program including immediate family members living at home.
• Access to free WA Police Force Chaplaincy and Psychological services.
• An active social club that welcomes WA Police Force family members.

FOR FURTHER SPECIFIC JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

Please contact Superintendent Noel Gartlan on email address [e-mail]