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

These roles sit within the Office of the Under Treasurer (OUT) and Office of the Deputy Under Treasurer (DUT) business areas.

The OUT comprises the Communications team, and the Executive and Ministerial Support Unit. The OUT is the central liaison point between DTF and the Treasurer’s and Minister's Offices, provides support to the Under Treasurer and plays an active role in internal and external communications and correspondence.

The DUT has responsibility for whole of Treasury perspectives and whole of Government initiatives. The DUT business unit is comprised of five directorates broadly reflecting this whole of government perspective – State Finances, Infrastructure Strategy and Policy (ISP), Budget Coordination and Transport, Financial Policy and Operations, and Assurance, Risk and Business Continuity

The opportunity

Are you passionate about delivering high-level executive support in a dynamic government environment? We are looking for a proactive, organised and motivated professionals to join the Office of the Under Treasurer and the Deputy Under Treasurer and make a difference for Western Australia.

In this role, you will:

• Provide confidential, proactive and high-level executive and business support.
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines while handling sensitive and confidential information with sound judgement and discretion.
• Research, prepare and coordinate high-quality correspondence, briefings, reports and submissions, and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

We currently have two (2) permanent full-time positions available for filling within the Office of the Under Treasurer (OUT) and Office of the Deputy Under Treasurer (DUT) business areas.

Find out more

If you’d like to have a chat about the role, please contact Ryan McDonald, A/Assistant Director Office of the Under Treasurer, via Ryan.McDonald@dtf.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 2425.

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 quoting the vacancy reference 3025R.

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.

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 quoting the vacancy reference number 3025R.

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.