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 Economic Policy Directorate which is part of the Economic business unit. The Economic Policy directorate develops economic strategies and policies, advances economic reforms, drives better regulation across the State's public sector, and undertakes economic modelling and in-depth economic analysis.
The opportunity
Are you passionate about helping drive long term economic prosperity and high living standards in our State? We are looking for someone who can identify priorities for the State's economic development, understand the role of government in industry support, build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders and work collaboratively to make a difference for Western Australians. In this role, you will:
* Manage the Economic Strategy team in providing strategic advice on economic development, diversification and industry support issues;
* Manage Treasury and Finance's external engagement program, including organising the annual Public Sector Economic Forum;
* Develop positive and effective collaborative relationships within and across government agencies, and external stakeholders, to understand economic issues and drive change.
We currently have one (1) fixed term full-time position to backfill maternity leave. This position is available until November 2026, with possibility of extension or permanency.
Note
Due to the departments shutdown over the Christmas/New Year period, this selection process will be finalised in early 2026. The selected candidate will be expected to commence in the role in the new year.
Find out more
If you'd like to have a chat about the role please contact Clara Cuevas-Cubria, Director Economic Policy via ************@dtf.wa.gov.au or ***.
Note: Will be unavailable to be contacted from 24 December 2025 to 6 January 2026.
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How to apply
1. Read the Applicant Information Pack, Role Statement and the Capability Framework.
2. Click the 'Apply' on this page where you will be redirected to the jobswa website for you to apply.
3. Complete the online application form and submit (in Word or PDF format):
4.
o 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;
o a maximum one-page written cover letter addressing the Essential Role-Specific Requirements (ERSR) 1 and 2, highlighting your experience, skills and capabilities as they relate to the role - please draw upon the attached position Role Statement and the Capability Framework.
o 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 ***********@dtf.wa.gov.au.
Additional information
Due to the department's shutdown over the Christmas/New Year period, please be advised the Recruitment team will be unavailable to take your calls or answer any queries during the period of 25 December 2025 to 1 January 2026. Any queries will be answered after this time.
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 for up to 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.
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