Senior Policy and Data Officer

Job Description

Overview

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Senior Policy and Data Officer role at Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) in Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

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Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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Base pay range

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A$120,457.00/yr - A$132,753.00/yr

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Note: This range is provided by LGIRS. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — discuss with your recruiter to learn more.

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The Role

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• Undertakes research and analysis to support the development and refinement of compliance policies, sector guidance materials and monitoring tools.
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• Supports the coordination and reporting of compliance matters such as the Annual Compliance Audit Return process, including trend identification, data quality assurance, and preparation of summary reports.
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• Analyses internal and sector sourced data to identify emerging compliance risks, capability gaps or systemic issues affecting local governments.
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• Contributes to the design of performance dashboards, reports, and insights that support early intervention and evidence-based regulatory engagement.
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• Under relevant legislation, performs statutory functions and exercises delegated statutory powers.
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• Prepares high quality briefing notes, discussion papers, ministerial responses, and correspondence on compliance related policy issues.
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• Works with internal compliance, communications, legal and investigation teams to ensure alignment and consistency in advice, language and sector focused materials.
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• Builds constructive working relationships with policy staff, local government stakeholders, integrity agencies and government departments.
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• Contributes to the development and refinement of internal policies, operational guidance and information resources that support effective regulation.
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Qualifications & Licenses

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• Tertiary qualifications in public policy, governance, data analysis or a related discipline would be an advantage.
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Benefits

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• Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)
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• Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)
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• 20 days of annual leave per year (which can be taken at half pay)
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• 17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave
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• 15 days personal leave per year
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• 13 weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay)
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• 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
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• 3 public holidays in lieu per year
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• 5 days reproductive leave per year
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• 10 days disability leave per year
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• 5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people per year
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• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
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• Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring
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• Formal training options
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• Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 12% superannuation contributions
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Seniority level

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• Associate
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Employment type

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• Full-time
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Job function

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• Analyst
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Industries

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• Government Administration
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Interested? Click on "Apply" to learn more about the role and how to apply for the position.