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 State Finances Directorate which is part of the Office of the Deputy Under Treasurer business unit. The team focuses on consolidating agency financial information for presentation in whole-of-government statutory reporting publications, including the Budget Papers, Quarterly Financial Results, Annual Report on State Finances and the Mid-year Review. The team also provides policy advice on issues such as debt management, financial targets, and other issues impacting the State's finances.
The opportunity
We are looking for a solution focussed person to join us and make a difference for Western Australia. In this role, you will:
* undertake analysis of financial data as part of the key task of monitoring Western Australian government finances
* build on your relationships working collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
* manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Find out more
If you'd like to have a chat about the role please contact Michael Barbaro, Assistant Director State Finances via or
Visit our careers page to find out why Treasury and Finance is an incredible place to work.
How to apply
1. Read the Applicant Information Pack, Role Statement and the Capability Framework attached.
2. Click the 'Apply for Job' link at the bottom of this page or at
3. Complete the online application form and submit (in Word or PDF format):
4. 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;
5. a maximum two-page written cover letter addressing the
Essential Role Specific Requirements (ERSR) 1,2, and 3,
highlighting your experience, skills and capabilities as they relate to the role - please draw upon the attached position Role Statement and the Capability Framework.
6. 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 contact
Subsequent Vacancies
This process may be used to fill similar permanent or fixed-term (full time/part time) vacancies that may arise within Treasury and Finance across the WA public sector within the next 12 months. 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 with
Part 2 of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.