Overview
Senior Policy Officer Jobs in Perth, Western Australia, Australia at Hays
Title: Senior Policy Officer
Company: Hays
Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Expression of Interest – Senior Policy Officer Opportunities
📍 Perth, WA
💼 Temporary, Contract & Permanent Roles
💰 Competitive salary packages and hourly rates
About the Opportunity
We are inviting expressions of interest from experienced Senior Policy Officers for a range of upcoming temporary, contract, and permanent opportunities across government, not-for-profit, and private sector organisations in Perth.
These roles offer the opportunity to lead and influence complex policy initiatives, provide high-level strategic advice, and contribute to impactful outcomes across a variety of sectors including social policy, community services, infrastructure, regulation, and economic development.
Whether you are seeking your next long-term position or are immediately available for contract work, we welcome your application.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will vary depending on the role but may include:
- Leading the development, implementation, and review of complex policy initiatives
- Providing high-level strategic advice to senior leaders and decision-makers
- Conducting in-depth research, analysis, and interpretation of policy issues and legislation
- Preparing high-quality briefings, cabinet submissions, reports, and discussion papers
- Managing stakeholder engagement and consultation processes across government, industry, and community groups
- Overseeing and mentoring junior policy staff (where applicable)
- Monitoring policy outcomes and driving continuous improvement
About You
We are seeking professionals who can demonstrate:
- Significant experience in policy development, analysis, or advisory roles
- Strong strategic thinking and the ability to navigate complex policy environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level briefings
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in fast-paced environments
- Highly developed stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Experience working within government or highly regulated environments (strongly preferred)
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in public policy, law, economics, political science, or a related discipline (desirable)
Why Register Your Interest?
- Access to exclusive senior-level opportunities across multiple sectors
- Flexible career options including short-term contracts and ongoing roles
- Competitive remuneration packages
- Opportunities to lead impactful and high-profile policy work
- Exposure to diverse organisations and portfolios
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 background and career aspirations.
