The Opportunity

As a Principal Policy Officer, you will provide strategic advice and undertake high level policy formulation and complex research and analysis in relation to the development of strategies and policies which build safe, strong, secure and inclusive communities with a focus on prevention of family, domestic and sexual violence and of violence against women. This role leads specific projects to achieve corporate objectives.

For further information regarding the Principal Policy Officer role, we encourage you to contact Fiona McQuisten, Manager FDVRT Central, on 0481 478 300.

There is currently one (1) full time, permanent Principal Policy Officer position available for immediate filling.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities. 

Benefits of Working With Us

Communities offers you career progression, variety, access to comprehensive learning and development, and great employment conditions. Some of these benefits may include:

• 4 weeks annual leave,
• 3 days additional public sector holidays,
• 15 days personal leave per annum,
• 11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution,
• Discount on private health insurance,
• Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work locations for enhanced work life balance,
• 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service,
• Eligibility to join the fitness passport program (access to 84 gyms across WA from $13.95 per week),
• Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services,
• Study assistance,
• 14 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months continuous service,
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations and,
• 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.

To submit your application and find out more information about this role, please click Apply Now.

A position description is attached.