Senior Policy Officer

Office of the Public Advocate

Salary:
Level 6, $120,457- $132,753 p.a plus 12% Super PSCSAA 2024

Position number:
Pool Ref 219560

Work type:
Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time

Location:
Perth CBD

Closing date:
:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

Attachments:
- Applicant Information

• Job Description Form - Senior Policy

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This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts.
Currently, there is one (1) fixed term contract available for filling in early 2026.
About Justice
When you join the Department of Justice , you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

About The Role
The Senior Policy Officer supports the Public Advocate who is statutory officer appointed under the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990. The Office of the Public Advocate provides advocacy and investigation, and guardianship services, and community education about the Act and its protections for adults with a decision-making disability.

The Senior Policy Officer reports to the Public Advocate and is responsible to:

• provide policy, legislative and stakeholder support to the Public Advocate to deliver Divisional Outcomes
• through policy development and environmental scanning activities, contribute to the provision of advice and information about the impact of Commonwealth and State legislation, policies and programs on people with decision-making disabilities
• maintain collaborative and cooperative internal and external stakeholder relationships and participates in external forums with other departments, both State and Federal as required
• identify and undertake research into current issues and trends that impact on people with decision-making disabilities.

Benefits And Opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements
• Career pathway opportunities
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Application process
How To Apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We Require You To Submit

• A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
• Contact details of two work related referees.
• A statement of no more than four (4) pages addressing the following Role Specific Criteria, providing examples to support your claims.
• Demonstrated high-level research, conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in the development of complex policy.
• Proven ability to coordinate policy projects and to meet deadlines within agreed resource parameters.
• Well-developed oral and written communications skills, including good presentation skills, the ability to adapt communication to suit diverse audiences, and the ability to write clear, well-structured reports which describe and analyse various policy options.
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive replationships with internal and external stakeholders, in order to achieve work goals.
• Demonstrated ability both to work independently and to work effectively within a team.
• Knowledge of financial, personal, medical, lifestyle management issues as they affect people with decision-making disabilities.

Please note that applications may be screened for AI generated content.

All remaining
Job-Related Requirements
will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of twelve (12) months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Fixed term, full time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.

The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.

For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact
Sarah Keenan
on
(08)

for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.

Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on or call for culturally appropriate application advice.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the 'Further Information' section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on or for a confidential discussion.

Submitting your application
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the
"Apply for Job"
button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application,
as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on

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