Job opportunity

Are you passionate about making a difference for Western Australia?

We want to hear from you.

About us

At WA Treasury, we are at the centre of Government decision-making. Our people make a real difference, working towards a common goal of economic, social and environmental sustainability for Western Australia.

With an unwavering commitment to excellence and integrity, we do work that is meaningful and rewarding. We are a diverse and inclusive agency where our people are supported to grow and thrive, with workplace flexibility to help us be at our best.

The work area

This role sits within the Economic Policy Directorate which is part of the Economic business unit. This directorate is responsible for driving whole-of-government strategic economic reform, driving better regulation across the State’s public sector and analysing and providing advice on key economic policy issues.

The opportunity

Are you passionate about helping to build the evidence base for economic reform? We are looking for a curious and motivated person to join us and make a difference for Western Australia. In this role, you will:

• conduct econometric and other micro and macroeconomic modelling projects on a range of issues that affect the Western Australian economy:
• design, create, test and refine models using relevant statistical software packages;
• provide advice to key staff on econometric modelling and other techniques to conduct robust analytical reviews of business and policy proposals, including cost benefit analyses.
• work with the Assistant Director to lead an economic modelling work program to inform Government decision making;
• communicate your modelling methods and results via written reports, online or in-person presentations, and utilising graphical representations and analysis, and/or data visualisations;
• work collaboratively with other team members within Treasury, and across the public sector, to discuss policy issues and the potential for collaborative modelling projects. 
• have a well-grounded understanding and awareness of current events, and will be able to anticipate, analyse, and strategically respond to emerging issues, exploring a range of possibilities to resolve complex problems.

Find out more

If you’d like to have a chat about the role, please contact Andrew Robins Assistant Director Economic Policy via andrew.robins@treasury.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 2616.

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How to apply

1. Read the Applicant Information Pack, Role Statement and Treasury Capability Framework attached.
2. Click the ‘Apply for Job’ link at the bottom of this page or at jobs.wa.gov.au. 
3. Complete the online application form and submit (in Word or PDF format):

• a comprehensive CV (in Word or PDF) tailored to this opportunity and providing the panel with an overview of your skills and experience relevant to this role, ensuring you include past key achievements and deliverables;
• a maximum two-page written cover letter addressing the essential role-specific requirements 1 and 2, highlighting your experience, skills and capabilities as they relate to the role - please draw upon the attached position Role Statement and Treasury’s Capability Framework.

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.

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 across the WA public sector within the next 12 months.  Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Treasury, in accordance with Part 2 of the Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.