The Department
At the Department of Training and Workforce Development we support Western Australia's training system to develop the skills and capabilities needed to transform lives while creating strong and vibrant businesses, communities, and the economy.
We're an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, youth, women and people of diverse sexualities and genders.
The Role
The Principal Policy Consultant leads and manages strategic policy development and the provision of high quality, timely advice on Department, State and Commonwealth policy, priorities and national and international training, workforce and employment trends.
The Principal Policy Consultant has responsibilities related to research, planning, policy development and review and will be conversant with critical issues and trends across training and workforce areas. The officer will operate as a team member to ensure the provision of seamless policy advice to the Corporate Executive and the Minister.
The position will conduct research and analysis to support the development of strategic policies and policy advice. The position will also establish networks in relevant government agencies to facilitate contribution to the development of current, relevant and strategic policy advice to key stakeholders.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have a strong track record in consultation and strategic policy and program development. Well-developed policy research and evaluation skills are highly valued enabling you to provide strategic advice on designing and mobilising reforms and initiatives under the National Skills Agreement.
You will work as part of a team and across directorates to identify opportunities for delivering improved outcomes for learners and industry. This includes supporting the annual review of the WA Skills Action Plan and the development of the Outcomes Framework, deliverables agreed under the National Skills Agreement.
As a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position may be prioritised for appointment.
Employee Benefits
You will have access to a range of benefits which may include:
Flexible work arrangements including flexitime and working remotely; Flexible leave arrangements, including study leave; A comprehensive health and wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Contact Officers; Career and professional development programs and opportunities; and Salary packaging options. How to apply
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit an application consisting of:
a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role; and a brief covering letter not exceeding two pages, relating your skills and experience to the selection criteria as outlined in the attached Job Description Form. To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.
Applications close Wednesday, 4 December 2024 at 4:00pm (WST).
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