Senior Policy and Data Officer

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) is more than just an employer. We aim to provide our employees the opportunity to:

  • Contribute
  • give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve safety.
  • Develop
  • grow your skills, develop a career path, and expand your horizons.
  • Thrive
  • find balance between work and home life, make a change and enjoy a better future.

Here at LGIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual's perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected.

The Role

  • Undertakes research and analysis to support the development and refinement of compliance policies, sector guidance materials and monitoring tools.
  • Supports the coordination and reporting of compliance matters such as the Annual Compliance Audit Return process, including trend identification, data quality assurance, and preparation of summary reports.
  • Analyses internal and sector sourced data to identify emerging compliance risks, capability gaps or systemic issues affecting local governments.
  • Contributes to the design of performance dashboards, reports, and insights that support early intervention and evidence based regulatory engagement.
  • Under relevant legislation, performs statutory functions and exercises delegated statutory powers.
  • Prepares high quality briefing notes, discussion papers, ministerial responses, and correspondence on compliance related policy issues.
  • Works with internal compliance, communications, legal and investigation teams to ensure alignment and consistency in advice, language and sector focused materials.
  • Builds constructive working relationships with policy staff, local government stakeholders, integrity agencies and government departments.
  • Contributes to the development and refinement of internal policies, operational guidance and information resources that support effective regulation.

Qualifications & Licenses

  • Tertiary qualifications in public policy, governance, data analysis or a related discipline would be an advantage.

Benefits working for LGIRS

  • Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)
  • Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)
  • 20 days of annual leave per year (which can be taken at half pay)
  • 17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave
  • 15 days personal leave per year
  • 13 weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay)
  • 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
  • 3 public holidays in lieu per year
  • 5 days reproductive leave per year
  • 10 days disability leave per year
  • 5 days bereavement leave
  • 5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people per year
  • Ability to purchase additional annual leave
  • Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring
  • Formal training options
  • Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 12% superannuation contributions

Interested? Click on "Apply" now to learn more about the role and how to apply for the position.

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