Principal Policy Analyst

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension and/or permanency

The Projects and Initiatives Branch is part of the Strategic Policy directorate and responsible for:

• leading the development of strategic projects and policy frameworks
• providing support and policy advice on copyright and intellectual property for the Department
• providing a lead role in supporting WA public schools completing NAPLAN online
• consulting with internal and external stakeholders to establish and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with government agencies and other organisations
• representing the Department on committees, reference groups and project teams
• providing strategic advice and technical expertise to the Minister, Director General and Corporate Executive.

The Role

The Principal Policy Analyst leads and manages strategic policy development and the provision of high quality, timely advice on Department, State and Commonwealth policy, priorities and national and international education trends. They manage research and planning for strategic projects or policy frameworks.

If successful, you will operate as part of a team to ensure the provision of seamless policy advice to the Corporate and Education Executives, regions and schools on matters associated with strategic planning and projects. Additionally, you will lead and support the alignment of policies with the Department’s strategic priorities and coordinate appropriate policy activity with key stakeholders.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mark Prindiville, Manager, Projects and Initiatives on (08) 9264 8162 or by emailing Mark.Prindiville@education.wa.edu.au