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Overview

Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 pa, PS CSA Agreement 2024

Position Number: Pool Ref AV3240

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Closing Date: 2025-10-20 4:00 PM

Attachments: JDF - Policy and Project Officer - Level 5 - DPC21054 .docx

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Suitable applicants from this process will be placed in a pool from which temporary and/or permanent appointments may be made. The pool will operate for a period of 24 months from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.

There is currently one fixed term position available for immediate filling, till October 2026, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

About Us

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet supports the Premier as head of the Western Australian Government. The Department is a central agency that leads the public sector in providing advice and support to the Premier and Cabinet in their service of the Western Australian Community. We foster a workplace culture based on our core values, Leadership, Connection and Impact. For more information about the Department, please visit our website.

The Cyber Security Unit within the Office of Digital Government leads, coordinates and supports whole-of-government cyber security efforts to protect the WA Government’s information, assets, and service delivery from cyber threats.

About the Role

If you are a great writer and would like to hone your strategic policy development skills in an exciting, high-impact, whole-of-government policy area, this role is for you. This role performs a key function in the Strategy and Policy Division for the Office of Digital Government/'s Cyber Security Unit. It would be suited for people who enjoy development of strategic policy and advice, engagement and project management. A person in this role:

- Prepares evidence-based research and in-depth analysis to support development of policy and strategy to support whole-of-government cyber security efforts
- Prepares documents including policies, tools, guidelines, reports, publications, correspondence, briefing notes and submissions (including executive and ministerial briefings and Cabinet submissions) and other information as required
- Supports the development and coordination of project plans for a variety of projects, and helps deliver projects on time
- Contributes to the establishment and maintenance of partnerships to develop and socialise cyber security initiatives

Further information

For further job-related information
For further information, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) or contact Dr Danijela Kambaskovic-Schwartz, Principal Policy Officer, on (08) 6552 6020 (not to be contacted for assistance with lodging your application).

Applicants are required to submit

- A current and detailed resume/Curriculum Vitae outlining your current and previous achievements; and
- A written application in no more than 3 pages, demonstrating your experience and how you are able to perform the role in the context of the role-specific requirements and capabilities (Selection Criteria) as detailed in the attached JDF.

Other requirements

- Proof of identity 100-point check (details will be advised after selection).
- A satisfactory National Police Certificate issued by the Western Australia Police.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa covering the duration of your contract (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments) at the time of application.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply for Job' at the bottom of this advertisement to submit your application.

If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056, in the first instance. For information about the process you can contact People Services at peopleservices@dpc.wa.gov.au.

Applications are to be received no later than 4:00 pm, Monday 20 October 2025

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Subsequent vacancies

Applicants who are found suitable in this process may be considered for similar vacancies that arise within the department, in accordance with the relevant Commissioner’s Instructions.

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