Principal Policy Officer

4 weeks ago

West Perth, Australia Department of Education, Western Australia Full time

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE849751

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive benefits including:

11 percent employer contributions to superannuation More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave 4 weeks annual leave 3 days additional public sector holidays Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family You can also discuss a range of flexible work options with your manager that, depending on your role and location, might including working at alternative locations or from home on occasions, flexi leave arrangements and purchasing additional annual leave.

The Role and our Branch

The Strategic Policy unit provides advice to senior leaders on Department and system-wide issues in order to support the delivery of strategic priorities and ministerial directions. The Unit applies a structured and intentional approach to address complex policy issues, underpinned by evidence, insight and engagement. It works across the Department to develop effective strategies to enhance educational outcomes across the State, and influence future policy direction.

We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.

Community services commissioning knowledge and experience is key to this role. This position will primarily be responsible for implementing and managing the Department’s Agency Commissioning Plan for Community Services, including the Department’s Commissioning Governance Framework.

As the Principal Policy Officer, you will conduct research and analysis to develop system-wide strategies, policies and initiatives to address complex policy issues and provide high-level advice to support design and development of strategic policies that reflect operational and community perspectives, in the context of commissioning of community services

You will implement and manage strategic projects and keep abreast of contemporary strategic policy practice, critical issues and trends, and ensure the provision of seamless policy advice to Corporate Executive, Central Services, Regions and schools on strategic priorities and issues in the context of commissioning of community services.

Cultural Diversity

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of strategic direction of Western Australia’s public education system and contemporary policies, frameworks and issues. Demonstrated high-level project management skills with a proven ability to plan and coordinate initiatives in a complex environment. Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to apply strategic thinking to achieve outcomes. Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships and networks, including experience in undertaking high-level consultations, collaborations and negotiations.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. Remaining selection criteria can be found on the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.

It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

All inquiries are welcomed

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