Policy Officer Transport and Roads

1 week ago

West Leederville, Australia WA Local Government Association Full time

6 weeks’ annual leave (30 days)
- Opportunity for travel throughout Western Australia

**Policy Officer Transport and Roads**

**Full-Time**

We are open to applicants with varied experience and knowledge who have an interest in transport and transport related issues.

In this role you will:

- Develop policy, advocacy positions, guidelines, procedures and discussion papers;
- Liaise with key external and internal stakeholders to undertake research and analysis
- Represent the interests of Local Government on various committees across WA, understand potential issues and matters arising from meetings and provide feedback to key stakeholders.
- Engage with State and Federal Government agencies, industry and other stakeholders to resolve relevant issues and progress opportunities.
- Support Local Governments by providing technical guidance.

Applicants with qualifications and expertise in planning, economics, environment, engineering and related fields are encouraged to apply.

**What are we offering?**

There is the opportunity for regional travel in this role including occasional multi-day work. A ‘C’ (car) class drivers’ licence is required with a vehicle provided for work related travel.

**The ideal early career applicant will have**:

- Good communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and accurately, and present effectively and confidently.
- Proficiency in data analysis and research
- Some experience in project planning, coordination and evaluation
- An awareness of and a willingness to learn more about Local, State and Federal Governments structures and operations.
- Some experience organising events and facilitating workshops (desirable)

**The ideal Policy Officer applicant will have**:

- Knowledge of Local, State and Federal Governments structures and operations.
- Good understanding of Local Government roles, responsibilities and decision making processes as it relates to transport issues.
- Superior communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and accurately, and present effectively and confidently.
- Demonstrated experience in policy development.
- Demonstrated experience in project planning, coordination and evaluation.
- Experience organising events and facilitating workshops.

**Interested?**

**About WALGA**

WALGA is an independent, member-based, not for profit organisation that advocates for Local Government and provides services to support sector excellence.

As the peak industry body, WALGA advocates on behalf of WA’s 139 Local Governments, delivers professional training and advisory services to members across the State and negotiates service agreements for the sector.

We aim to leverage the collective strength and influence of the Local Government sector to benefit the WA community.

WALGA has approximately 100 staff with the majority located in our West Leederville office and organised into key portfolios: Advocacy, Policy, Member Services, Infrastructure and Executive and Corporate Services.

***To Apply**

For further details on the role please contact Ian Duncan, Executive Manager Infrastructure on 08 9213 2031.

This role is being sourced directly by WALGA. We respectfully request no agencies approach.

We may commence interviews upon receipt and reserve the right to close the position early.

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