Manager, Policy

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to contribute to the development of, and to drive, CCIWA’s policy agenda, to actively work to influence Government policy and to educate the public on CCIWA policy work in accordance with the organisation’s strategic plan. It contributes directly to the organisation’s strategic priority to ‘Foster WA as a great place to do business’ according to our mission to champion business and promote free enterprise.

The role requires extensive experience in policy development and stakeholder management and is responsible for building effective relationships across government, CCIWA members and other key internal and external stakeholders. Success in the role involves successful interaction with the business community on policy issues, and delivery of strong written submissions to lobby the government for positive change supporting free enterprise and the WA business community.

You will report directly to the Chief Economist.

This is a full-time, permanent position that will be based in the Perth CBD office.

Key responsibilities include

• Management and professional development of direct reports
• Driving business unit planning and improving internal processes and systems
• Oversight of all policy work including development of policy priorities, and development and review of all external CCIWA policy communications (including submissions)
• Oversight and coordination of all interactions with the business community on policy issues, including in policy development processes and providing members information about policy issues
• Evaluating and improving CCIWA’s approach to member engagement on policy and advocacy
• Oversight of the policy team’s close collaboration with the Membership team to ensure CCIWA members gain value from their member packages through involvement in policy
• Ensure policy team members attend meetings with members and potential members
• Ensuring the policy team’s close collaboration with other business units, in order to support the organisation meets its strategic priorities
• Coordinate policy and advocacy updates to be delivered to the CCIWA Board

About You

You will be inspired and driven by the opportunity to work for WA’s peak business organisation that is committed to our Vision – WA is the best place to live and do business. We are looking for an individual that believes in and is committed to economic policy and development.

You will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Economics, Politics, Law or equivalent
• Ability to evaluate public policies for their impacts on business and the broader economy, and to recommend the position that CCIWA should take.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering policy agenda items and comprehensive, on-point submissions
• Ability to manage projects
• Excellent communication skills with both internal and external parties
• Outstanding written skills
• The ability to think strategically and build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders that support positive policy outcomes
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts to develop policy submissions
• High-level of attention to detail, organisation and prioritisation
• Police Clearance

About CCIWA

CCIWA is an independent, not-for-profit, Member-based organisation that has been committed to advancing trade and commerce in WA for more than 130 years. Our vision is for WA to be the best place to live and do business. To achieve this, we listen to the needs of all our stakeholders — businesses, families, consumers and the WA workforce – and respond with agenda-setting policy and advocacy work.

CCIWA Culture and Benefits

At CCIWA, we are high performing, diverse people who are talented, supportive, and inclusive. We will work with you to develop your career; ensure you feel supported and have the skills and capabilities you need to succeed at CCIWA and in your whole career.

We strive to be curious, contemporary, impactful, and respectful. Throughout our recruitment process, we aim to find someone who fits our values along with the required skills needed to be successful in the role. We welcome change and diversity as it not only strengthens our values but provides innovation and contemporary thinking that is essential for us to be the peak industry body in WA.

We have a range of benefits to support our employees which includes:

• A variety of working and leave options, including a Flexible Working Policy, Paid Parental Leave and 3 day paid Rest and Relaxation leave between Christmas and New Year
• Excellent building facilities
• Access to free and confidential counselling for employees and their immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Sacrificing - CCIWA is a rebatable employer
• Active Social Club and Charity Initiative

Find out more about our fantastic culture here https://cciwa.com/about-us/join-our-team/

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CCIWA is proud to be an Inclusive Employer for 2025-26 with Diversity Council Australia.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

How to apply

For your application to be considered, you should include:

• A cover letter
• Current CV

Applications close COB Friday 12th June 2026 and short-listing for this position will commence immediately. The vacancy may close earlier than stated should we shortlist a suitable candidate.

To apply, click on “Apply Now” icon on Seek or apply directly through our website https://cciwa.com/about-us/join-our-team/.

If you have any further questions, please contact the People Team at ***email_hidden***

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