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Principal Policy Consultant
Branch: Policy Planning & Research
Salary: Level 7, $120,725 pa, PSCSAA
Position no: 00036117
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Osborne Park
Closing date: 2022-12-19 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Permanent Appointment
The Department
The Department of Training and Workforce Development’s role is to drive a responsive, flexible and quality training system to meet the needs of industry and build a strong and successful future for our community. Find out more by visiting our website
The Department is an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and builds towards the vision that all Western Australians can be part of a skilled workforce to meet the State’s economic and community needs. People from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences are encouraged to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, youth, women, and people of diverse sexualities and genders.
The Role
The Principal Policy Consultant is responsible for undertaking research and statistical analyses of the Department’s internal data and relevant external data to support the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of vocational education and training (VET) fee and funding policies. The position conducts in-depth research and analysis of training and workforce development issues, comparative systems, and market responses to policy settings to inform policy responses and advice.
To be successful in this role you will ideally have experience in the development of evidence-based policy in a government setting and possess relevant tertiary qualifications. Experience in managing datasets using a statistical package is highly desirable.
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
You will have access to a range of benefits 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; and
- Salary packaging options.
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 questions about the position, please contact Sean Fitzpatrick, Associate Director, Funding Policy on 08 6551 5052 or
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 (08) 6551 5071.
How to apply
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit an application consisting of:
- a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role; and
- a brief covering letter not exceeding two pages, relating your skills and experience to the selection criteria as outlined in the attached Job Description Form.
Please note…
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.
