*This advertisement has been extended to July 23 2026*

Lead budget strategy and procurement governance in a complex public sector environment.

About the role

The State Solicitor’s Office (the Office) is seeking an experienced and capable Manager External Budgeting to provide strategic and operational leadership across the Office’s external budget management and procurement functions.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role is responsible for coordinating the Office’s budget submissions, including forward estimates, budget variations and supplementary funding proposals, and managing relationships with WA Treasury. You will provide high‑level financial advice to support executive decision‑making, including financial analysis, scenario modelling and preparation of briefing materials for Government and Parliamentary processes.

You will play a key role in ensuring financial sustainability, aligning resources to government priorities and maintaining compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements, including the Financial Management Act 2006 and Treasurer’s Instructions. This includes overseeing the integrity of financial data and reporting frameworks to support strong governance, audit and accountability outcomes.

The role also provides oversight of procurement governance, ensuring activities are conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2020 and Western Australian Procurement Rules, and deliver value for money outcomes. Working closely with internal stakeholders and central agencies, you will contribute to the development of procurement and financial policies, build organisational capability, and drive continuous improvement across budget management and procurement practices to support the effective delivery of organisational priorities.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Jeremy Kwong, Chief Finance Officer on (08) 9264 1651 or email j.kwong@sso.wa.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

About us

The State Solicitor's Office (the Office) enables and supports public centre action by being a centre of excellence in areas of law important to the state. You can find more about the Office, its functions and key contributions here.

The Office is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and value the unique contributions of all employees. We are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as outlined in our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan.   

To support this commitment, we have applied Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to this recruitment process. This vacancy is open to all interested applicants, however Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

What does this mean? See the attached Section 51 – Guide for Applicants for more information. 

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Demonstrated experience leading budget processes and financial management activities, including external funding submissions and engagement with central agencies.
• Strong knowledge of Financial Management Act requirements, Treasurer’s Instructions and procurement frameworks, with the ability to apply these in practice.
• Highly developed communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills, with the ability to influence decision‑making and deliver high quality outcomes.

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of these positions. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

How to apply

If you don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity, apply now by submitting:

• A Comprehensive CV outlining your experience and key achievements relative to the position.
• A covering letter of no more than two (2) pages addressing the key criteria as outlined under role requirements. Please use this as an opportunity to tell us about some situations you have experienced that demonstrate these key criteria to support your claims.
• Copies of any relevant qualifications.

Note: during the selection process we'll be assessing applicants against all the qualifications outlined in the JDF.

Please allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

To submit your application click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Employee Benefits

As an employee of the State Solicitor's Office, you can enjoy the following:

• Generous leave entitlements, including 3 extra public service holidays per year.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff.
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Program.
• Salary packaging is available.
• 12% Superannuation
• Discounted Private Health Insurance with eligible providers.
• Access to a fitness passport - use any eligible gym, Australia wide!

Other important information

Support

If you have access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate at any stage of the selection process, please can contact SSOHR at ssohr@sso.wa.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Subsequent Vacancies

The Office may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants. 

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department for a period of twelve (12) months.

The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes undergoing employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.