Senior Policy Officer (Social Procurement Policy)

Advisory Services

Position No: 00032194

Salary/Level: Level 6, $110,309 - $121,569 pa, PSCSAA 2022

• 1x Full-Time/ Part-Time, Fixed Term position available

Join our team and be part of an innovative agency that values collaboration, growth and flexibility while improving the lives of Western Australians.

At Finance we’re committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for our customers.

We deliver a diverse range of services throughout the State including providing leadership and advice across government, building infrastructure projects such as schools, hospitals and community facilities, buying goods and services for government such as electric vehicles, pharmaceutical products or software services and we coordinate initiatives to support the Western Australian economy like administering grants and rebates.

Surprising right? Our collaborative approach and commitment to innovation means we get things done.

Our staff are passionate about the work we do and our values of clarity, empathy, growth and collaboration underpin everything. We are also committed to making Finance the ‘best place to work’ which means we value flexibility and diversity.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage gender diversity, Aboriginal people, young people, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to join us.

As part of our team, you will enjoy:

• a range of flexible work options including working from home up to 2 days per week.
• significant opportunities to develop and grow through a range of professional development, training, and on the job learning opportunities.
• generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave and 3 public service holidays each year. In addition, long service leave accrues every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year.
• flexible workspaces at our Djookanup location in Osborne Park, where you will be able to choose the type of office space that enables you to do your best work.
• access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup.

About The Role:

The Senior Policy Officer undertakes research and analysis of Social Procurement policies, practice improvement, initiatives and guidance.

This position contributes to the development and implementation of Social Procurement policies, practices and guidelines intended to achieve positive community outcomes through Government contracting of Aboriginal businesses and disability enterprises. These policies drive best practice in Social Procurement for all government agencies and the use of government buying power to support the economic engagement and prospects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with a disability.

This role provides timely advice and support to key stakeholders (including Government agencies, social sector organisations and businesses) in relation to relevant procurement and policy related activities.

This role also supports the building of relationships amongst key stakeholders with the intention of improving outcomes.

About You:

You will have the ability to research, develop, refine and implement policies. Excellent writing skills are fundamental to succeeding in this role as well as the ability to effectively liaise, advise, educate and influence others. Knowledge of procurement in the context of the WA Government is also advantageous.

Though not essential, we believe an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, or person living with disability, who possesses policy development expertise, would bring highly relevant lived experience to this work and help to develop effective and appropriate Social Procurement policies.

How to Apply:

If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our dynamic and forward thinking team, please click the “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” button and you will be redirected to Jobs WA and follow the advertising instructions. If not directed straight to the position, please key the position number into the web search box.

Please ensure you apply by the closing deadline as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Further Job Related Information:

Please contact Andrew Davy on (08) 6551 1*** for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).

Currently there is one (1) full-time or part-time, fixed-term appointment for twelve (12) months available for filling, with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twelve (12) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.

Closing Date: Monday, 8 April at 4:00pm (AWST)