Principal Policy and Legislation Consultant Level 7 Position No: PDCM42 Work Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Perth Closing Date: 4:00 PM, Tuesday 7 October 2025 Salary: Level 7 $139,860 - $149,485 per annum 12% superannuation Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024 Position Number: CM42 Work Type: Full Time (permanent) About us MyLeave (Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board) is a Western Australian statutory authority responsible for providing financially sustainable portable long service leave for around 140,000 construction workers. MyLeave is an equal opportunity employer and encourages gender diversity, Aboriginal people, young people, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to join us. Position Profile The Principal Policy and Legislation Consultant leads all MyLeave policy and legislation activities including proposals for legislative changes to ensure legislation is keeping pace with external environment, facilitating the changes to Regulations and coordination of all legal activities. The Principal Policy and Legislation Consultant undertakes high level research and investigation to develop a repository of policy positions, interpretive guidance and Board policy position statements that supports consistency in regulatory activity. The position leads, develops, reviews and maintains regulator performance framework including measurement and reporting of regulatory outcomes. There is one permanent opportunity available now, and suitable applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies. Further detail regarding the role is provided in the accompanying Position Description and Job Application Pack Eligibility To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship or Australian Permanent residency status. Please note, this is a position of trust, and you will be required to provide a National Police Certificate upon offer of employment. The successful applicant will hold a valid driver’s licence, as travel to facilitate stakeholder consultation and presentations will be required. Further Information Please contact Brandon Shortland, General Manager Compliance, Legal and Risk, on 9476 5408 for a confidential discussion about the role. How to apply Applicants are requested to submit a comprehensive Resume, including two professional referees, and in no more than two pages a statement addressing the following essential selection criteria only: Demonstrated high level experience in researching, developing and interpreting legislation, policy and procedures in an industrial and/or regulatory environment. Proven ability to conceptualise, critically analyse and evaluate complex information to develop practical solutions and make informed decisions. Excellent written, verbal and communication skills, with demonstrated experience in drafting policy related Board, Executive and/or Ministerial documents and reports. Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to develop, influence and manage productive working relationships with key stakeholders including the ability to consult with internal and external stakeholders in the development of policy and legislation. Other selection criteria will be assessed at different stages of the process. All applications must be submitted through the www.jobs.wa.gov.au portal – search Principal Policy and Legislation Officer at MyLeave. Applications must be received by 4pm on Tuesday, 7 October 2025 . No late applications will be accepted. Attachments Attachments: ApplicationForm_998032.pdf, myleave job application pack october 2024.pdf, pd cm42 - principal policy and legislation consultant - september 2025.pdf You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader. J-18808-Ljbffr
