Principal Legislative Project Officer

Legislation and Policy Unit; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 139,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a Principal Legislative Project Officer to oversee the development of legislative solutions, ensuring compliance with parliamentary processes. The successful candidate will lead legislative reform initiatives and support the agency's priorities. This is a full-time fixed-term position with a salary range of CAD 139,860 - 149,485. The role offers various benefits, including flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Employer contributed superannuation

Salary packaging options

Annual Leave

Public Service Holidays

Long Service Leave access

On-site gym facilities

Free flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program

WA Police Force Chaplaincy services

Active social club

Qualifications

• Experience in legislative reforms complying with parliamentary processes.
• Demonstrated leadership and management in service delivery.
• Ability to apply project management concepts in legislative projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare legislative solutions.
• Lead and manage the progression of legislative reform.
• Ensure compliance with parliamentary and government reform processes.

Skills

Legislative Development

Leadership

Project Management

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Principal Legislative Project Officer Position No : 224454 Level / Salary : Level 7, $139,860 - $149,485 (PSCSAA 2024)

Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time

Branch : Legislation and Policy Unit

Location : Perth

Closing Date : 2026-01-13 4 : 00 PM

THE ROLE

The Principal Legislative Project Officer is integral to the creation and maintenance of legislative environments that enable police officers to effectively carry out their functions and keep communities safe. The role involves the development and preparation of legislative solutions and their progression through Departmental, Ministerial and Parliamentary processes. The officer will lead, manage and deliver on the development and progression of legislative reform throughout the Western Australia Police Force, supporting the agency’s and government’s priorities.

ABOUT US

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 into your application. Integrity means employees are held to a high standard of conduct, both in and outside of work. 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.

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.
• Free flu vaccinations annually.
• 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.

HOW TO APPLY

To demonstrate your talents, please provide a comprehensive CV and a covering letter of no more than 3 pages which describes how your skills and experience meet the following Work Related Requirements:

• Legislative Development and Amendment Process Experience – Ensuring the development of legislative reforms complies with parliamentary processes and incorporates the government reform process. Interpreting, applying and developing legislation, including instructing Parliamentary Counsel. Developing and preparing documentation for passage and implementation of draft legislation.
• Leadership and Management Skills – Leading, directing and developing the delivery of services and managing the resources of a project team.
• Project Management Skills – Applying project management concepts and processes in the management of legislative projects.

Please also include the contact details of two professional referees who we can contact as part of the recruitment process, with a current line manager preferred.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Applicants are requested to apply online. To apply online, you must have a valid email address and be ready to attach your comprehensive electronic resume, integrity check form (if required) and any additional attachments as requested in the “APPLICATION PROCESS” section of the advertisement. Please select the “APPLY FOR JOB” button at the top / bottom of this advertisement.

EMAILED, LATE OR PRO‑FORMA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

LEGAL STATEMENTS

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.