Principal Policy Officer

2 days ago

Fremantle, Australia VenuesWest Full time

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

Closing Date: 2025-11-17 4:00 PM

The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform.

Unit/Division: Strategy and Partnerships

Branch: Partnerships

Location: Fremantle

Responsibilities

- Maintain contemporary knowledge of the development and delivery of best practice strategies, policy and legislative change in the areas of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, homelessness, seniors and ageing, volunteering, youth, community services (including Carers) or community and regional initiatives.
- Coordinate and contribute to the development of key organisational policies and strategies, initiatives and processes.
- Coordinate and undertake individual policy projects with a complex across‑agency or sector‑wide focus.
- Coordinate and contribute to the development of across‑agency and Government initiatives, including policy and funding frameworks.

Application Process

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below). Provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

- A current resume/CV.
- A 2‑page written application addressing 1, 2, 3, and 5 Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) stated on the JDF.
- A copy of all qualifications (regardless of relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
- An application form (for hard‑copy applications only).

Applicants who are shortlisted will be assessed on all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process.

Contact Information

For further information, contact Jane EVANS, Manager Strategic Policy, on 0407 482 431. For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, contact Ashik Ahmed, HR Advisor, via email at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au or call 0468 624 181. Please provide the job title & position number in the subject line as reference.

Equity and Diversity

Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace.

Note: Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.

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