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 Strategy and Governance branch which is part of the Corporate Strategy and Performance business unit. The branch plays a central role in shaping the Department’s future direction, leading enterprise-wide strategy, governance, performance and transformation initiatives. We drive strategic planning, policy development, corporate governance and integrity, information management and performance reporting, while championing continuous improvement and organisational change to enhance capability and deliver better outcomes for our stakeholders.

The opportunity

Are you passionate about shaping strategic direction, strengthening governance and delivering meaningful organisational change? We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to join us and make a difference for Western Australia. In this role, you will:

• lead governance, strategy and performance activities, including corporate governance frameworks, strategic and operational planning, and performance monitoring and reporting to support evidence-based decision-making
• oversee information management and compliance, including records, data and systems governance, and Privacy and Information responsibilities to ensure legislative compliance and the secure, effective use of information; and
• drive transformation and continuous improvement, strengthening capability and service delivery, and working across the agency to deliver integrated corporate services aligned to strategic priorities.

We currently have one (1) permanent full-time position available for filling within the Strategy and Governance team.

Find out more

If you’d like to have a chat about the role, please contact Kristina Gailiute-Khan, A/Executive Director Corporate Strategy and Performance, via (08) 6551 2438 or Kristina.Gailiute-Khan@dtf.wa.gov.au.

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 comprehensive 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 two (2) pages or less, outlining how you meet the Essential Role Specific Requirements (ERSR) 1, 2 & 3.

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

Click the ‘Apply for Job’ link at the bottom of this page or at jobs.wa.gov.au.

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.