Join our inspired, inquisitive and capable team to deliver quality outcomes for Western Australians
The Department of Finance is a unique and innovative central government agency, influencing whole-of-government policy and strategy while also delivering a range of important services for the community. Through this blend of policy development and service delivery, Finance enables government to achieve cost-effective, quality outcomes for Western Australians.
Our values-based culture speaks to the heart of who we are, reflects how we go about our business and what we expect from our people. Delivering successful outcomes through our values – inspiring and influential; passionate and committed; honest and respectful; and bold and innovative – is critical to the success of our Department.
The Department of Finance is an agile, productive, vibrant and safe workplace where people can make a real difference and advance their careers. We value diversity and foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with disability, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Our employees are genuinely engaged and encouraged to think differently and work smarter. We strongly believe in work-life balance and offer a range of flexible work arrangements. We are always looking to adopt new technologies that allow our employees to deliver better outcomes for our community and workplace.
If you believe your values align and you want to be part of the future of Western Australia, there has never been a more exciting and opportune time for you to work at the Department of Finance.
About The Role:
This is an exciting time to join Government Policy and Strategy (GPS). The Department of Finance is the functional lead for procurement across WA government state agencies. GPS is at the heart of this leadership role: we develop, review, and advise on procurement policy and practice for sector-wide goods, services and works procurement, and for delivery of community services, along with a range of other procurement-related issues. We are a tight-knit team who work together well, provide a lot of support to each other, and are very friendly and social. Fresh ideas are welcomed, and everyone is actively encouraged to show leadership, look for opportunities to innovate, and have accountability for their work. Working in GPS gives you the chance to feel very connected to some of the key issues engaging the WA government today.
Now for the technical bit:
The Policy Officer undertakes research and provides low to mid-level procurement policy advice and education to agencies, community, and social sector organisations and businesses on community services procurement policy, practice and initiatives. The Policy Officer also promotes social and community services procurement and supplier diversity to Government agencies and has an understanding of current issues and emerging trends in the community services sector.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have experience in research, analysis and problem-solving. You will have well-developed communication and organisational skills with an ability to identify and deliver on objectives. You will use your relationship skills to work with internal and external stakeholder networks to inform the department’s policy and practice positions or influence other agencies’ procurement connected policies.
You will thrive in a fast-paced environment with a diverse and high-volume workload. You will be keen be part of a team of equally committed people who have a burning passion to achieve positive change for the Western Australian community, particularly improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other marginalised groups through public policy and procurement.
How to Apply:
If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:
- Resume outlining your current and previous experience and achievements.
- Covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, demonstrating your ability to meet the essential work related requirements of Shape and Manage Strategy and Achieve Results (outlined on page 3 on the JDF).
You may need to provide documentation to substantiate claims regarding COVID vaccine status and any qualifications listed on your covering letter and/or resume.
You will need to clearly demonstrate your alignment to the Department’s Values throughout all stages of the selection process as a pre-requisite for appointment.
Please ensure you apply by the closing deadline as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Further Job Related Information:
For further information about the position, please contact Josephine Quealy on (08) 6511 1788 (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).
Please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form for full position details as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.
If you experience difficulties downloading these documents, please call (08) 6557 8111, select option 1 followed by option 2 and quote the VCID02511 to obtain an Applicant Information Pack.
Currently there are two (2) permanent full-time or part-time position and one (1) fixed-term full-time or part-time appointment available for filling with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twelve (12) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.
