Temporary (full time) appointment commencing ASAP until 31 December 2028 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 solid 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

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 Senior Policy Officer operates within an intergovernmental environment and supports the coordination of Western Australia’s engagement across national skills and workforce forums, agreements and reform initiatives. The role contributes to the effective implementation, monitoring and reporting of Western Australia’s delivery of the National Skills Agreement and associated bilateral schedules. To be successful in this role, you will have experience supporting the implementation of government initiatives, agreements, programs or reform activities in a complex environment.



You will be a confident and capable communicator who can take ownership of substantial work, build productive relationships and coordinate contributions from different areas. You will have strong analytical, organisational and written communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex requirements, identify risks and issues, and provide clear and practical advice. Over the next 12 months, you will work on significant national skills and workforce reforms, including implementation and reporting under the National Skills Agreement and associated bilateral schedules. You will help the Department understand its commitments, monitor progress, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and translate complex intergovernmental requirements into clear advice and action.

Employee Benefits

You will have access to a range of advantages 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;
- Salary packaging options.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Jesse Williams, Associate Director Intergovernmental Relations on (08) 6551 5925 or email [email protected]

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 [email protected] or via (08) 6551 5071.

The Department may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants.

Applications close Monday, 23 November 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).

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📌 Senior Policy Officer (Perth)
🏢 Department of Training and Workforce Development
📍 Perth