Reporting to an Assistant Director, you will contribute to DEWR's Closing the Gap efforts and support the implementation of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The role involves working collaboratively across the department to support Priority Reform activities, promote culturally responsive approaches, and strengthen engagement with First Nations stakeholders.

You will lead and manage projects, undertake analysis and provide quality advice to support departmental decision-making. You will contribute to monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement activities and help build awareness and understanding of Closing the Gap commitments across DEWR.

Please note that the initial vacancy is for an ongoing position. A merit pool will be established for future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies that may arise.

The key duties of the position include:

Responsibilities of the APS6 level may include:

- Managing projects and work activities that support implementation of DEWR's Closing the Gap commitments and Priority Reforms
- Undertaking research, analysis and consultation to inform policy, program and organisational reform initiatives affecting First Nations peoples
- Providing clear, accurate and evidence-based advice to support decision-making and business improvement activities
- Supporting business areas to identify opportunities to strengthen culturally responsive and partnership-based approaches
- Building and maintaining productive relationships with internal stakeholders
- Preparing high-quality briefings, correspondence, reports and governance materials for senior leaders
- Contributing to monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities,



including tracking progress against departmental commitments
- Identifying risks, issues and opportunities and supporting the development of practical solutions
- Coordinating activities across teams and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered within agreed timeframes
- Sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive, inclusive and culturally safe workplace.

Eligibility

Please note, under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency delegate has agreed, in writing.

This is a designated security assessed position. The successful candidate will have the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

This selection process may be used to establish a merit pool. The pool might be accessed to fill ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies for similar roles in the Department over the next 18 months.

Confirmation of Heritage

To be eligible to be appointed under the Affirmative measure – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment provision, candidates must be able to demonstrate they are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence in the form of confirmation of heritage documentation.



Further information on confirmation of heritage can be obtained by contacting ***********@dewr.gov.au. If you wish to speak to an Indigenous Liaison Officer please email *********@dewr.gov.au.

Getting to know the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)

We are the department that helps job seeking Australians find protected, secure, and well-paid work while we ourselves strive to be a model employer. We provide the framework for fair and productive relationships between employers and employees. We also oversee skills development and training initiatives to support those entering the workforce or retraining to take advantage of emerging employment opportunities. Secure jobs are vital—driving future economic growth and providing people with the certainty. We focus on connecting Australians who are starting, advancing or changing their career with the relevant skills, knowledge and experience to gain or regain employment. Our work directly contributes to shaping the employment landscape. It is our unique purpose to help people realise their potential and we want you to be part of it. Underpinning our important work is our focus on culture. We recognise that how we do things is equally important as what we achieve. Our workplace is one where different perspective are encouraged, people feel a sense of belonging and draw on the expertise of their peers. Our people demonstrate the APS Values, which includes being open, thoughtful, curious and candid. We also value employee wellbeing and developing leadership through investment in capability.

📌 Policy Officer, Closing the Gap - Affirmative Measure - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Perth)
🏢 Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR)
📍 Perth