Permanent Appointment

Aboriginality is considered as a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Therefore, this role is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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 robust 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 www.wa.gov.au/dtwd The Role The Senior Policy and Reconciliation Officer is responsible for providing high level support to the Director Aboriginal Policy, Planning and Reconciliation.

This includes contributing to the provision of advice to inform Aboriginal inclusion and reconciliation in the Vocational Education and Training sector, and to the development and implementation of the Department's Reconciliation Action Plan.

The role also requires liaising with internal and external stakeholders, undertaking research and analysis and preparing reports, Ministerials and briefing notes.

You will bring experience in policy development, research and stakeholder engagement, supported by strong analytical and written communication skills.

You will be able to translate complex information into clear advice and work collaboratively to support Aboriginal inclusion and reconciliation.

📌 Senior Policy and Reconciliation Officer (50D) (Western Australia)
🏢 Department of Training and Workforce Development
📍 Western Australia