Senior Policy and Research Officer - Vacancy Details

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The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

• Salary: $117,301 to $124,012 per annum
• Plus, up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Permanent Full Time Position
• Ref No: 26-025

This role contributes to shaping the City's future by translating community needs and evidence-based research into clear policies and plans. This position is responsible for collecting and analysing data, facilitating community input, and providing well-founded advice to support organisational decision-making. It also involves planning and delivering community engagement activities, preparing concise and accurate reports, and ensuring all research and engagement processes comply with ethical, privacy and legal requirements.

To be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit a covering letter (maximum two pages) addressing their experience in the following areas:

• Tertiary qualifications in Market Research, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced research and analytical capability, including survey design, interpretation of complex data and translation of insights into policy and planning.
• Demonstrated experience in policy development, and in preparing or reviewing organisational plans, strategies and frameworks.
• Proven experience in community consultation, including the design, delivery and evaluation of engagement activities and the preparation of transparent public outcome reports.
• Proficiency with survey tools, statistical software and Microsoft Office, with strong capability in data analysis and presentation.
• Knowledge of ethical research standards and data privacy requirements, with a commitment to equity, inclusion and culturally safe practice.

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Further information can be obtained by callingNina Jurak, Acting Strategic Planning and Engagement Coordinator on.

Applications close at 11.55pm on Monday 2 March 2026.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

JAMES PEARSON

Chief Executive Officer

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.

The City of Joondalup is seeking a Senior Policy and Research Officer to translate community needs and evidence-based research into policy and plans. You will collect and analyse data, facilitate community input, and provide well-founded advice to support decision-making.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering community engagement, preparing concise reports, and ensuring ethical, privacy and legal compliance across research and engagement activities.