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

The Procurement Policy and Strategy business unit is responsible for a whole of government approach to procurement policy including administration of the Procurement Act, procurement systems and intelligence as well as whole of government common use arrangements and assurance functions that efficiently meet the business needs of government agencies, manage risks and deliver value for money.

The opportunity

Are you passionate about data intelligence, analytics and driving better government outcomes through evidence-based decision making? We are looking for a motivated and innovative professional to join our Procurement Intelligence and Reporting team and make a difference for Western Australia. In this role, you will:

• Lead the delivery of reporting and intelligence solutions that support government procurement performance and compliance.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across the public sector to identify opportunities, understand business needs and deliver impactful insights.
• Drive innovation in business intelligence, data modelling and reporting practices to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

We currently have one (1) permanent full-time position available for filling within the Procurement Assurance, Systems and Reporting team.

Find out more

If you’d like to have a chat about the role, please contact Brendan Collins, Assistant Director Procurement Intelligence and Reporting, via email at Brendan.J.Collins@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 following essential criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in leading a project team to implement business intelligence solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in leading business engagements, facilitating workshops, translating and documenting requirements, and presenting data driven insights.
• Demonstrated experience in data modelling with knowledge of contemporary data analytics reporting practices, methods, and data integrity practices.

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 3012R.

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.