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 Principal Policy Officer, you will play a key role in the development and delivery of initiatives which support the Disability Services sector, enabling the delivery of and access to high quality services for people with disability.

In this role, you will also be responsible for integrated strategies, including stakeholder engagement, co-design and proactive and responsive system and service development and is also involved in developing policy, reports and relevant briefings.

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 Jennifer Dass - Community Sector Engagement and Partnerships Manager - 0421 165 632, during business hours only.

There are currently six fixed term positions available for immediate filling as follows

• Four (4) positions available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension
• Two (2) positions available for a period of 6 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.

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

The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers for similar vacancies that arise within the next 12-months across 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 COM26525. We look forward to receiving your application!

Closing date

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