Overview
Policy Officer Jobs in Perth, Western Australia, Australia at Hays
Title: Policy Officer
Company: Hays
Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Expression of Interest – Policy Officer Opportunities
📍Perth, WA
💼 Temporary & Permanent Roles Available
💰 Competitive hourly rates and salary packages
About the Opportunity
We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced and motivated Policy Officers for upcoming temporary, contract, and permanent opportunities across government, not-for-profit, and private sectors in Perth.
These roles offer the chance to contribute to meaningful policy development and reform across a variety of portfolios, including social policy, community services, regulation, infrastructure, and more.
Whether you are immediately available for contract work or exploring your next long-term career move, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Depending on the role, responsibilities may include:
- Conducting research and analysis on policy issues, legislation, and industry trends
- Developing policy documents, briefing notes, reports, and submissions
- Supporting policy design, implementation, and evaluation
- Engaging with a range of stakeholders including government, industry, and community groups
- Providing strategic advice to senior leadership
- Monitoring policy outcomes and recommending improvements
About You
We are interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
- Experience in policy development, analysis, or advisory roles
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent written communication, including experience preparing high-quality briefs and reports
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Experience working within government or regulated environments (highly regarded)
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in public policy, law, economics, political science, social sciences, or a related discipline (desirable)
Why Register Your Interest?
- Access to a variety of roles across multiple sectors
- Opportunities ranging from short-term contracts to ongoing positions
- Competitive hourly rates and salary packages
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options (role dependent)
- Exposure to diverse policy areas and organisations
How to Apply
To register your interest, please submit your CV. A member of our team will be in touch to discuss suitable opportunities aligned with your skills and career goals.
