Strategic Policy Lead for Education & Commissioning

Department of Education; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% super

Flexible work

Annual leave

Study leave

Salary packaging

Public transport access

Job summary

The Department of Education in Western Australia is seeking a permanent full-time Strategy and Policy professional to lead policy analysis and strategic advice to the Executive Director, Ministers and the Premier.

You will steer system-wide policy development, prepare strategy documents, cabinet submissions, and engage stakeholders to support government priorities and WA education outcomes.

Qualifications

• Provide leadership and high-quality policy analysis to the Executive Director, Ministers and the Premier.
• Lead development of system-wide strategies and initiatives to address complex policy issues.
• Prepare strategy and policy documents, business cases, position papers, briefings, cabinet papers and submissions.
• Provide expert advice regarding current, evolving or emerging issues to facilitate executive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategy and policy advice to government priorities.
• Coordinate development of policy options and research to support decisions.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to inform strategic advice.
• Support commissioning and procurement aspects of departmental initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy

Job description

The Department of Education in Western Australia is seeking a permanent full-time Strategy and Policy professional to lead policy analysis and strategic advice to the Executive Director, Ministers and the Premier.

You will steer system-wide policy development, prepare strategy documents, cabinet submissions, and engage stakeholders to support government priorities and WA education outcomes.