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Policy and Research Officer

Position DetailsPosition Number: 04004200

Classification: Level 3

Award / Agreement: PSA 1992 / PSGOCSAGA 2017

Organisational Unit: Policy and Service Design / Inter-Governmental and Analytics

Location: East Perth

Classification Evaluation Date:

JDF Review Date: 3 August 2016 - Shazia Bukhary

Reporting RelationshipsThis position reports to:

04002558, Manager Affordable Housing - Level 8

Positions Under Direct Supervision:

This position has no subordinates.

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People, Place, Home

About the Department

The Department of Communities’ mandate is fundamentally about providing pathways to individual, family and community wellbeing. The Department’s direction centres on building safe, strong, secure and inclusive communities that empower individuals and families across Western Australia to lead fulfilling lives.

The Department’s functions and services include disability services; child protection and family support; social and affordable housing; youth justice; community initiatives and remote regional services reform.

The Department provides the opportunity to implement client centred services within a single outcome based framework across community services in Western Australia. This framework also provides for a specific focus on delivering integrated, place based services, recognising that community and individual needs vary significantly between metropolitan and regional communities.

The Department promotes diversity and embraces a high standard of equal opportunity, health and safety, and ethical practice. All employees are required to comply with relevant safety procedures/guidelines and equal opportunity principles at all times.

Role Statement

This position is responsible for assisting the Branch on a project by project basis in the undertaking of policy development and related projects. This role will be allocated across the Directorate as required.

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Duties and Responsibilities

1. POLICY AND RESEARCH

1.1 As a member of a team, assists in the provision of support, information and policy advice in accordance with the Department's strategic direction.

1.2 Supports and participates in the research and preparation of reports, submissions, website information, publications and correspondence.

1.3 Assists with research and review of policy on relevant projects.

1.4 Performs data management activities as delegated.

1.5 Assists with the preparation of Ministerial responses, Briefing Notes and Cabinet Submissions and reports.

1.6 Assists in research, analysis, monitoring and evaluation of information relevant to the development of planning, policy and reporting requirements.

1.7 Liaises with managers and departmental staff in relation to policy and project matters.

2. OTHER

2.1 Performs other duties as directed.

2.2 Promotes a high standard of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, personal conduct, and Occupational Safety and Health in the workplace.

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Essential Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria)

1. Well-developed communication skills both written and oral, with the ability to prepare correspondence and reports.

2. Experience in PC-based applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation packages.

3. Interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively liaise and maintain relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

4. Well-developed conceptual, research and analytical skills.5. Ability to work in a team environment; prioritise work and meet deadlines.

Desirable Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria)

1. Possession of or progress towards a relevant tertiary qualification.

Essential Eligibility Requirements / Special Appointment Requirements

1. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Clearance.

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