Temporary (full time) appointment commencing ASAP until 30 June 2031 with the possibility of a further temporary appointment and/or permanency.

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. Find out more about our work by visiting our website Leadership for All Critical to our success in delivering value for the future of Western Australians is the leadership capability of our people. We believe that everyone is a leader, regardless of their role and we are committed to advancing our collective leadership impact by adopting the behaviours and mindsets in Leadership Expectations.

The Role

The Principal Policy Consultant operates within an intergovernmental environment and contributes to the development of policy advice, reform initiatives and strategic positions on national skills and workforce matters. The position coordinates the effective implementation, monitoring and reporting of Western Australia's delivery of the National Skills Agreement and associated bilateral schedules. 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





- Flexible work arrangements including flexitime and working remotely;
- Versatile 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;
- Salary packaging options.

Want to know more? For full details of the role, eligibility requirements and what we are looking for, read the attached job description and application package. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact Human Resources via or via .

Suitability requirements for this position:

- Pre employment conditions - applicants will need to have a National Police Clearance.
- Organisational requirements - the successful applicant may be required to work from any DTWD worksite.
- Visa validity - to be appointed to a position at the Department, you need to be able to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia. Permanent appointments will require Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency or New Zealand Citizenship with unrestricted work rights. Fixed term appointments will require a valid working visa.

The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months. The Department may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants. Applications close Friday, 2 October 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).

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📌 Principal Policy Consultant (City of Stirling)
🏢 Department of Training and Workforce Development
📍 City of Stirling