Do you want to have a long-lasting impact on improving work health and safety in WA?

About the role

We are looking for someone who has experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating legislation and/or policy. You will have strong research and analysis skills and be able to develop high quality, evidence-based solutions or advice, tailored to different audiences.

You will be responsible for:

Researching and analysing complex work health and safety policy matters.

Providing concise and evidence-based policy advice to resolve problems and mitigate risks.

Collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders in consultation and committees/working groups to inform on policy solutions and decisions.

About us

The Regulatory Support Division supports the activities of the WorkSafe Group through the provision of services covering administration, data intelligence, business systems improvement, and finance. The Division also develops and delivers health and safety information and education, regulatory training, and policy and legislation advice.

We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective. We work in flexible, high-performing teams on exciting and meaningful work, to get the best results for our community. To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit our website, and to keep up to date on activities, you can follow us on LinkedIn.

Benefits

Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)

Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)

20 days of annual leave per year (which can be taken at half pay)

17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave

15 days personal leave per year

13 weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay)

18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)

3 public holidays in lieu per year

5 days reproductive leave per year

10 days disability leave per year

5 days bereavement leave

5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people per year

Ability to purchase additional annual leave

Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring

Formal training options

Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 11.5% superannuation contributions

Want to know more?

Click the ‘Apply” button. You will be redirected to the job advert on Jobs.wa.gov.au, where you can learn more about the role, read the job description form and apply for this amazing opportunity.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Monday, 19 May 2025 (WST)