The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) is recruiting for the following three roles in the Native Title Act Future Acts Unit.
Principal Policy Officer
The Principal Policy Officer, Advisory and Negotiations leads the development and delivery of strategic projects, policy outcomes, and provides WA Government agencies with guidance and support in relation to future act matters.
This role will lead and contribute to complex future act negotiations in collaboration with key state government, private and community stakeholders, and develop and implement collaborative strategies that require resolution across agencies and facilitate coordination of future acts matters.
It’s a permanent full time role, based in Perth. The annual salary range is $139,860 to 149,485.
As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Applications close 5 January 2026.
To learn more and to apply, visit the WA Government Jobs website.
Project Officer
The Project Officer assists in the management of projects, or components of complex projects, to support the Unit’s role in providing leadership, coordination, and advice on Native Title Act future act matters.
It’s a permanent full time role, based in Perth. The annual salary range is $105,167 to $114,938.
As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Applications close 5 January 2026.
To learn more and to apply, visit the WA Government Jobs website.
Principal Legal Officer
The Principal Legal officer undertakes early assessment of future act notifications received by the Native Title Act Future Acts Unit and provides legal services, including preparing, researching and providing preliminary legal advice on Native Title Act future Act notifications. This position also provides legal input to assist in the development of policy.
The position also provides legal advice to assist in determining an appropriate level of oversight and approvals, and in the development of engagement strategies and negotiation parameters.
It’s a permanent full time role, based in Perth. The annual salary range is $146,998 to $157,135.
As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Applications close 30 January 2026. Interviews will be held w/c 16 February 2026.
To learn more and to apply, visit the WA Government Jobs website.