Senior Policy Officer

ABOUT THE ROAD SAFETY COMMISSION
The Road Safety Commission leads the development, integration and implementation of state-wide road safety strategies, policies and programs to reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on WA roads.
Road trauma costs the WA community $2.1 billion each year but the social and emotional cost is immeasurable.
The passionate team who makes up the Road Safety Commission work with collaboratively with all levels of government, the private and not-for-profit sectors and the community to help make every journey safe.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
This role contributes to the design, development and evaluation of policies, undertaking complex research and analysis and providing policy advice to assist in shaping and influencing the Commission's strategic direction and align with government priorities.
WHAT WE OFFER
In return for your skills and commitment we offer an excellent range of benefits.
Pay and Leave

Employer contribution of 12% superannuation in addition to your salary.

20 days of annual leave (pro rata for part time).
Annual leave loading payment in December of each year.
13 weeks (pro rata) paid long service leave for every seven years of consecutive service.
15 days personal leave each year (pro rata for part time).
3 days public service holiday.
14 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

Flexible work options

A range of flexible work options including working from home and purchase of additional annual leave.

Health and well-being

Access to free Chaplaincy and Psychological services.

Social Club activities.
Free flu vaccinations annually.
Subsidies for eyesight testing and glasses.
Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.

APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please submit:

A comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae (CV), including contact details of two (2) referees who can comment on your ability to satisfy all of the Essential Work Related Requirements.
Applicants should nominate at least one immediate supervisor/manager unless exceptional circumstances exist.

In a maximum of three (3) pages and in the context of this role, outline your achievements in:

Policy development skills
Formulating, implementing and evaluating policy or legislative initiatives, including analysis and reporting on performance.
Project management ability
Delivering agreed outcomes within specified timeframes.
Coordinating and supervising project teams.
Communication skills
Building and sustaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to ensure quality deliverables are met.
Contributing effectively as a team member.
Analytical and conceptual ability
Undertaking comprehensive research on a broad range of issues and providing advice/recommendations.
Identifying and implementing improved practices to achieve objectives.

The attached Integrity Consent Form (Not required for current WA Police Force employees)

Candidates must also read the attached contextual information (Supplementary Information – Senior Policy Officer) regarding conditions of employment including security clearance, integrity checking requirements and the WA Police Force Drug and Alcohol policy.

During the recruitment process we provide reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively.
If you have any access or communication needs to allow you to better participate in this process, please contact our Police Staff Selection and Deployment Manager Matt Davis on telephone (08) 6229 57***or via email at **********@police.wa.gov.au
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.

Should you encounter any problems lodging your online application please contact Police Staff Selection and Deployment on (08) 6229 57***during business hours (8am to 4pm, Monday – Friday), prior to the specified closing time.
FOR FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION
Please contact Caoimhe Finn, Director Strategy & Policy on 0476 890 ***.
EMAILED, LATE OR PRO-FORMA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

ATTACHMENTS: - GEN 599 Senior Policy Officer L6.pdf
- Job Application Package.pdf
- PSVU INTEGRITY CHECK APPLICATION & CONSENT FORM (28 APR 2025).docx You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader.

WORK TYPE: Permanent - Full Time

LOCATION: Perth

CLOSING DATE: 2025-09-22 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

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