About the Division

The purpose of the Disability division (the Division) is to protect, uphold and advance the rights of people with disability living in Western Australia (WA). The Division provides sector stewardship and strategic policy advice to inform disability matters between State and Commonwealth systems and drive the development of contemporary practices and sector innovation.

The Division is also responsible for critical services, strategic projects, negotiations, and reforms across the ministerial portfolio areas of disability services. It aims to support and achieve better outcomes for all people living with disability, ensuring substantive equality for all and that everyone can participate in their communities.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Policy Officer, you will play a key role in the development and implementation of initiatives which build and strengthen capacity across the Disability Services sector to enable the delivery of, and access to, high quality services for people with disability.

You will maintain a contemporary knowledge of the development and delivery of best practice strategies, policy, and legislative change in the areas of disability services.

With your ability to build productive relationships and communicate effectively you will provide strategic advice, as well as prepare reports, briefing notes, speeches, and correspondence relevant to the outputs of the Division and for a wide audience including Parliament, Ministers, the Director General and Assistant Director General.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) attached on our website (Jobs WA) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Jenny Lewis - Director Quality and Safeguards - 0468 839 928 during business hours only.

This position will be based at the Department of Communities’ (Communities) new, purpose-built offices in Walyalup Koort, Fremantle.

Walyalup Koort is a great location close to the Fremantle Markets, various new cafes and eateries (click here to find out more) and a car park, as well as walking distance to the Fremantle train station and Bathers Beach.

In return for your skills, passion, and commitment we will offer you a challenging job, a safe and healthy working environment, and a range of benefits (subject to eligibility) including:

• Flexible working arrangements (including flexible working hours, 9-day fortnight consideration, and work from work options)
• Access to motor vehicle benefits
• Free parking
• Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum
• Eligibility to join the Fitness Passport program
• 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• 10 days Disability Leave
• 5 days Reproductive Health Leave
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations
• 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
• Working for a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program

There are currently five positions available for immediate filling as follows;

• Two (2) positions available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension.
• Two (2) positions available until April 2026 with the possibility of extension.
• One (1) position available for a period of 6-12 months with the possibility of extension.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.

Want to join us?

Visit the main advertisement on the WA Government Jobs Board (https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/) and search for Pool Ref COM26725. We look forward to receiving your application!

Closing date

Applications close 11:00am on 11 August 2025 (AWST).