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Do you want to be part of the solution on law and order, education and training policy issues?
Help make a difference for our State through being at the centre of key Government decision-making in these key areas.
About Treasury
Treasury seeks to achieve value for money outcomes through the provision of expert financial, economic and resource management advice, helping the Government achieve its economic and fiscal objectives and ensuring the efficient delivery of priority public services and infrastructure that benefits all people in Western Australia.
We support the Treasurer, the Expenditure Review Committee, and Cabinet by providing solutions-focused policy advice. In doing so, we directly influence decisions impacting Western Australia’s economy, finances, society, and environment.
Treasury has a high performing, dynamic work environment where you can expect to find:
- exciting, challenging, and meaningful work that will make a difference to outcomes for people in Western Australia. Some current projects being in economic diversification, climate resilience and decarbonisation, and improving outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities;
- committed, experienced and collaborative work colleagues and a supportive peer network;
- strong support, mentorship, and career development from senior leaders, including a commitment to support individual professional development;
- an active Treasury Young Professional Program (YPP) which hosts networking opportunities;
- a fun and proactive Treasury-wide social club;
- transparent and engaged communication across the organisation with regular staff briefings, Treasury‑wide Forums, and monthly Coffee Shop Forums to support your learning and development;
- an accessible and contemporary office building in the central business district, close to public transport, shops and cafes and with modern end of trip facilities; and
- the opportunity to build your career and professional networks in a central policy agency that operates at the heart of key Government decision-making.
About the Work Area
These roles are part of the Strategic Policy and Evaluation business unit of Treasury, which works closely with key service delivery agencies to provide advice to Government on policy settings, budgets and financial performance.
The Performance and Evaluation Group 3 Directorate provides advice to Government and helps shape investment and policy settings on a diverse range of initiatives, services, projects and broader socio-economic issues for the State, with the Law and Order and Education and Training teams being a part of this Directorate. Both teams also work closely with the Treasury Aboriginal Affairs Coordination Unit to support consideration of opportunities to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities and progress deliverables against the National Partnership Agreement on Closing the Gap.
About the Role
We currently have two exciting temporary vacancies which we are looking to fill for up to 12 months (with the possibility of an extension). We are looking to fill the roles either at Level 5 or Level 6, dependent on the successful applicant’s experience, skills and abilities against the capabilities and the role.
These vacancies are within the Law and Order and Education and Training teams who are responsible for analysing, assessing and providing strategic advice on:
- policies directed at improving education services and student outcomes, including early childhood education and care;
- investments in school buildings and other school infrastructure across the State;
- policy initiatives, resource allocation decisions, ICT and infrastructure projects to support agencies in the delivery of justice, legal and prosecution services, policing and road safety;
- the effectiveness and efficiency of programs across both the education and justice portfolios.
In these roles you will be required to:
- review financial performance and resource allocations, oversee significant infrastructure projects, and work in partnership with stakeholders in the formulation of agency budgets;
- conduct analysis of investment proposals and key strategic issues, and assess and evaluate policy and financial risks to support effective and value for money outcomes for the State;
- provide solutions-focused advice to Treasury Executive, the Treasurer, and the Government’s Expenditure Review Committee and Cabinet; and
- build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and support the delivery of Government priorities.
The work is dynamic and challenging and, through working in partnership with Government agencies, provides a real opportunity to make a difference.
About You
We are looking for proactive individuals who have an inquisitive mind with the ability to anticipate issues, ask pertinent questions, seek out information, and then research, interpret and apply relevant information to form recommendations regarding financial and policy matters. An awareness of the broader strategic and political context and to be able to apply this context to policy considerations and recommendations is also essential. An understanding of financial information is not required, however is preferred.
In these roles you will be required to work closely with the agencies in the education and justice portfolios at various levels, so the ability to build, maintain and nurture excellent stakeholder relationships and be able to deliver key messages clearly and concisely, both in written and oral format is critical for you in this role.
It is essential that you can work independently, but are also an effective team member, as you will be required to work as part of a larger team to deliver on key outputs for the same agency. The nature of the work, aligned to State Budget and Mid-Year review processes, is cyclical and will have peak periods, therefore resilience, and the ability to complete work efficiently and meet tight and competing deadlines is critical.
The successful applicant will need to meet the Treasury Capability Framework outlined in the role statement and be able to align with Treasury values of Solutions focussed, Committed people, Working collaboratively and Making a Difference.
Previous experience and knowledge of accounting and financial information is not required, however is desirable. Appointment to the position and level will be based on the applicant’s capacity to undertake the role at the level requirement and commensurate with the Treasury Capability Framework.
This process may be used to fill future, similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise across Treasury or the broader public sector within 12 months from completion of this process.
How to Apply
- Read the Applicant Information Pack, Role Statement and Capability Framework attached.
- Click the ‘Apply for Job’ link at the bottom of this page or at jobs.wa.gov.au.
- Complete the online application form:
- Submit a comprehensive CV that outlines your experience and highlights your past achievements (in Word or PDF format); and
- Submit a maximum two-page covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and what you could bring to the team and the Department of Treasury.
- Details of two referees (preferably recent supervisors) who can comment on your skills and experience. Remember, it is important to keep your referees informed during the process.
It is anticipated that further assessments will be held in the week commencing 23 October 2023.
A variety of assessment tools may be used throughout the process such as the use of behavioural and cognitive testing, and video interviewing. If this is to occur, applicants will be advised of this during the appropriate stages of the process.
Applications close on Monday, 16 October 2023 at 5.00 pm (WST). Please allow sufficient time to submit your application as we are unable to consider late or incomplete applications. For information about the process or lodging your application online, please contact recruitment@treasury.wa.gov.au
Further Questions?
For information regarding the roles, please contact Leith Brindle, Assistant Director, Education and Training Team on (08) 6551 2586 or Leith.Brindle@treasury.wa.gov.au OR Giselle Lau, Assistant Director, Law and Order Team on (08) 6551 2674 or Giselle.Lau@treasury.wa.gov.au.
Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workforce is important to us at Department of Treasury. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse background, youth and women to apply for positions within our agency and will support you in your career journey at Treasury.
People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact the Treasury Talent Programs team on (08) 6551 2361 or email recruitment@treasury.wa.gov.au
