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Principal analyst

Perth
Department of Treasury and Finance
Posted: 12 July
Offer description

Level 7, per annum (PSCSA 2024) + Superannuation

Are you passionate about making a difference for Western Australia?

We want to hear from you.

About us

The Department of Treasury and Finance is at the centre of Government decision-making. As the principal economic and financial advisor, we provide leadership and strategic advice and influence to support the delivery of services and outcomes for the benefit of Western Australia.

What we do is integral to the Government's decision-making processes about where and how to spend taxpayer's money to ensure Western Australians have access to quality services on a financially sustainable basis.

We lead procurement and leverage our buying power to secure products and services for government, achieving value for money for WA.

We collect revenue to fund government services and administer payment of grants and subsidies to the WA community.

The work area

This role sits within the Performance and Evaluation Group 3 (PEG3) directorate, which works with agencies in the Education, Training, Justice, Police, Road Safety and Legal Services areas to provide advice to Government on agency funding, budget management, policy and performance.

The opportunity

We are looking for innovative, proactive and collaborative individuals who thrive on critical thinking and finding solutions to complex problems to join us and make a difference for Western Australia.

Our Principal Analysts are at the centre of providing evidence-based financial and policy advice to the WA Government.

In this role, you will:

* provide financial analysis and policy advice to Government on business cases, budget and Cabinet submissions, policy proposals and the performance of relevant agencies, with a particular lens on ensuring value for money outcomes.
* support and advise partner agencies on budget, funding, performance and Government processes on a day-to-day-basis.
* work as part of a team, across Treasury and Finance, and with other agencies to contribute to whole of government processes, such as the State Budget, and to support Senior Executive to meet Treasury and Finance's goals.

This opportunity is to fill one Permanent-Full Time position for immediate filling, however this process may be used to fill future, similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise across Treasury and Finance within the next 12months.

Visit ourcareers page to find out why Treasury and Finance is an incredible place to work.

How to apply

* Read the Applicant Information Pack, Role Statement and Capability Framework attached.
* Click the 'Apply' link on this page where it will redirect you to jobs.wa.gov.au where you will need to apply.
* Complete the online application form and submit (in Word or PDF format):
* a comprehensive CV (in Word or PDF) tailored to this opportunity and providing the panel with an overview of your skills and experience relevant to this role, ensuring you include past key achievements and deliverables;
* a maximum two-page written cover letter addressing theEssential role-specific requirements 1, 2 and 3, and highlighting your experience, skills and capabilities as they relate to the role - please draw upon the attached position Role Statement (including the core competencies and essential role-specific requirements) and the Capability Framework.
* provide the name and contact details of two (2) referees, with one being your current line Manager or Supervisor.

Please allow sufficient time to submit your application as we are unable to consider late or incomplete applications. For information about the process or lodging your application online, please contactrecruitment@dtf.wa.gov.au .

This process may be used to fill similar permanent or fixed-term (full time/part time) vacancies that may arise within Treasury and Finance and across the WA public sector within the next 12months. Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Treasury and Finance, in accordance withPart 2 of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.


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The Department of Treasury consists of two businesses – Treasury, and Strategic Projects and Asset Sales.

The Treasury business provides economic and financial management and advice to Government. This includes the formulation, implementation and monitoring throughout the year of the State Budget; economic and revenue forecasting; advice and analysis on financial arrangements with the Commonwealth; advice on infrastructure policy and planning; advice on the State's financial management framework; and management of the Public Ledger.

Strategic Projects and Asset Sales manages the State Government's high-risk infrastructure projects by overseeing major non-residential building projects and pursuing optimum cost, time and quality outcomes. The projects assigned to the Department are typically greater than $100 million in value. In addition, Strategic Projects and Asset Sales has responsibility for the planning and delivery of the State's asset sales program as determined by Government.

Our Vision

Achieving value for money outcomes for the people of Western Australia.

Our Mission

Serving the public interest through the provision of high quality economic and financial advice and expert asset management.

Our Values

Innovative thinking | Committed people | Working together

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.

The Department of Treasury consists of two businesses – Treasury, and Strategic Projects and Asset Sales.

The Treasury business provides economic and financial management and advice to Government. This includes the formulation, implementation and monitoring throughout the year of the State Budget; economic and revenue forecasting; advice and analysis on financial arrangements with the Commonwealth; advice on infrastructure policy and planning; advice on the State's financial management framework; and management of the Public Ledger.

Strategic Projects and Asset Sales manages the State Government's high-risk infrastructure projects by overseeing major non-residential building projects and pursuing optimum cost, time and quality outcomes. The projects assigned to the Department are typically greater than $100 million in value. In addition, Strategic Projects and Asset Sales has responsibility for the planning and delivery of the State's asset sales program as determined by Government.

Our Vision

Achieving value for money outcomes for the people of Western Australia.

Our Mission

Serving the public interest through the provision of high quality economic and financial advice and expert asset management.

Our Values

Innovative thinking | Committed people | Working together

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.

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