Senior Policy Adviser

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Senior Policy Adviser
Level 8, $144,597 - $156,598 pa, PS CSA Agreement 2022
Position Number: DPCT3542
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Closing Date: 2024-01-29 4:00 PM
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This is a full-time, fixed term appointment in accordance with section 68 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 - Employment of Ministerial Offices for the Term of the Government with a probationary period of three (3) months. Permanent public sector employees will be considered for a secondment or an acting opportunity. Please ensure your Agency and/or Manager supports your release prior to submitting your application.
About Us
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet supports the Premier as head of the Western Australian Government. The Department is a central agency that leads the public sector in providing advice and support to the Premier and Cabinet in their service of the Western Australian community. For more information about the Department, please visit our .
About the Role
We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and suitably qualified Policy Adviser to work primarily on the Health and Mental Health portfolios.
A background in health or mental health is useful, but not necessarily required. Experience in government providing high-level policy development and delivery will be highly advantageous.
In this role, you will be responsible for policy development, stakeholder engagement, analysis, monitoring and advice on complex and contentious issues relating to the Minister’s portfolio responsibilities. The Senior Policy Adviser will provide direct policy support to the Minister and plan and coordinate strategies to deliver relevant Government priorities. Be prepared for a fast paced, diverse and high volume workload.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment dealing with a range of interesting and complex public policy issues associated with health and mental health.
For Further Job Related Information:
For further information, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) or contact Ms Philippa Reid, Manager Ministerial Support Unit, on (08) 6552 6219 (not to be contacted for assistance with lodging your application).
Applicants are required to submit the following documents: * A current and detailed resume/Curriculum Vitae outlining your current and previous achievements;

• A cover letter in no more than three (3) pages demonstrating your experience and how you are able to perform the role in the context of the role specific requirements and capabilities specified in the Job Description Form; and
• Name and contact details of two (2) referees.

Suitable applicants will be required to provide on commencement:

• Proof of identity 100-point check.

• A satisfactory National Police Certificate issued by the Western Australia Police Force.

Equity and Diversity
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen or permanent resident (for permanent appointments) at the time of application.
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply for Job' at the bottom of this advertisement to submit your application.
If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056, in the first instance. For information about the process you can contact the Ministerial Support Unit on (08) 6552 6371 or email msu@dpc.wa.gov.au
Applications are to be received no later than 4:00pm AWST,
Monday, 29 January 2024.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application as late and pro forma applications will not be accepted.