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 Commercial Advisory Directorate which is part of the Advisory Services business unit. The Commercial Advisory team works with a diverse set of agencies, commercial parties and advisors to provide Government with commercial and contractual expertise on large and complex transactions and projects across portfolios.

The opportunity

Do you thrive in providing leadership in dynamic and high-impact commercial environments? Are you passionate about creatively working with many stakeholders to achieve the best outcome for Western Australia? We are looking for a motivated and experienced operator to join us in making a difference for Western Australia. In this role, you will:

• lead the development and assessment of options for proposed commercial and contractual arrangements;
• provide advice to DTF executives, governance groups and key stakeholders on the implementation of large and complex commercial transactions and projects; and
• develop and maintain trusted and credible relationships with senior stakeholders to strengthen DTF’s influence and collaborative partnerships and build capability across the public sector and within the team.

We currently have one (1) permanent full-time position available for filling within the Commercial Advisory team.

Find out more

If you’d like to have a chat about the role, please contact Craig Murrihy, Project Director Commercial, via Craig.Murrihy@dtf.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 2548.

To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Role Statement. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.

If you are unable to view or download the documents, please email recruitment@dtf.wa.gov.au for assistance.

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

How to apply

If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:

1. A CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
2. A cover letter of three (3) pages or less, outlining how you meet the Essential Role Specific Requirements (ERSR) 1, 2, 3 & 4.

You will need to demonstrate your alignment to the leadership behaviours and values throughout the selection process to be considered suitable.

Please allow sufficient time to submit your application as we will not accept late or incomplete applications.

For information about the process or lodging your application online, please contact recruitment@dtf.wa.gov.au.

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 for up to 12 months.  Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent or similar vacancies in the Department of Treasury and Finance, in accordance with the Recruitment Standard, including Commissioner’s Instructions No. 48 and 49.

External agencies referring surplus employees for consideration are asked to contact recruitment@dtf.wa.gov.au