Senior Policy Advisor

• Initial 3 month contract, starting ASAP
• Based across two sites: Fremantle & Kwinana
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

PERSOL are one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options, we specialise in the recruitment of Engineering, Technical and Office Support talent.

We have a new contract role available for a Senior Policy Advisor. This is an initial 3 month role, starting asap. The role is based across two sites - Fremantle and Kwinana, and operates Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. A competitive hourly rate is offered.

This role provides high level policy, strategy and stakeholder advice across an important project.

You'll be responsible for:

• Research and analyse government policy, legislative developments and emerging industry issues.
• Prepare ministerial briefs, Cabinet submissions, executive papers, correspondence and speaking points.
• Coordinate complex project deliverables, approvals and input across internal teams and government agencies.
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, ministerial offices, regulators and key stakeholders
• Translate complex project, commercial and technical information into clear advice for decision-makers.
• Identify emerging stakeholder issues, risks and opportunities to inform strategy and decision-making.

You'll ideally have the following, although if you don't, we'd still love to hear from you.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Public Policy, Communications or a related discipline, and/or 5+ years' equivalent experience in a senior policy, government relations, strategy or advisory role.
• Experience supporting infrastructure or government projects
• Demonstrated experience developing policy and strategy and providing high-level advice on complex or sensitive matters.
• Experience preparing Cabinet submissions, Expenditure Review Committee reports, ministerial and executive briefings, reports and strategic correspondence.
• Strong project coordination, administration and organisational skills.
• Proven stakeholder engagement, consultation and relationship management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

This role represents a chance to work within one of Western Australia's best known companies. We are shortlisting for the role now, so, if you are available and interested, click on Apply Now and we'll be in touch asap! For further information, please email Clint.Dixon@persolapac.com

Who we are

At PERSOL, we connect people to meaningful work and growth.
With decades of experience and a future-focused mindset, we're here to support your career journey. We offer fresh opportunities, trusted guidance, and a people-first approach.

We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
We strongly encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and individuals from all communities.

Ready to make your next move? Apply now to join our team.

To learn more about life at PERSOL, visit persolaustralia.com
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Consultant

Clint.Dixon@persolapac.com

Reference number: 210404291
Profession:Sales, Marketing and CommunicationsCommunications

Company: Programmed Skilled Workforce
Date posted: 13th Oct, 2026