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 Utilities, Transactions and Climate Directorate which is part of the Agency Budgeting and Governance business unit. This directorate works closely with our partner agencies to provide a whole-of-government perspective in our advice to government on budget submissions and policy matters in the energy and water sectors. The directorate also coordinates the Household Model (which provides advice on the impact of government fees and charges on a typical household), provides advice on climate change related policies and programs, and advises the Treasurer on significant initiatives or contracts being entered into by Government Trading Enterprises.

The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, innovative and solutions focused leader to play a key role in delivering Treasury and Finance’s strategic priorities. You will work closely with your team, partner agencies and central agency counterparts to undertake analysis, identify solutions, provide advice, monitor resource allocation, and improve outcomes across public services in relation to government budget submissions and matters in the energy and water sector. In this role you will:

Provide high level strategic advice on policy, strategies and programs in the energy and water sectors;

Play an integral role in preparing the State Budget;

Lead and manage a team, dedicated in delivering priority initiatives and advice on service delivery to inform Government decision-making; and

Maintain effective and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The role is available as a Fixed Term Full Time opportunity for 12 months.

Find out more

If you’d like to have a chat about the role please contact Mathew Greene, Director Utilities Transaction and Climate via [email protected] and (08) 86551 2668.

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How to apply

Read the Applicant Information Pack, Role Statement and Capability Framework .

Click the ‘Apply' button which will redirect you to the wa.gov.au website for you 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 the Essential Role Specific Requirements 1 and 2, highlighting your experience, skills and capabilities as they relate to the role - please draw upon the attached position Role Statement and Treasury’s 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 contact [email protected].

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 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, in accordance with Part 2 of the Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.