Job opportunity

Are you passionate about making a difference for Aboriginal people in 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 Aboriginal Affairs Coordination Unit (AACU), part of the Strategic Policy and Evaluation business unit in the Treasury function of DTF. The AACU provides a central advisory role on issues affecting outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities, including Closing the Gap and Native Title. Central to AACU’s work is a commitment to meaningful engagement, ensuring Aboriginal perspectives are heard, valued and reflected in government decisions.

The opportunity

Are you passionate about Aboriginal policy development and engagement? We are looking for a motivated and experienced professional to join us and make a difference for Western Australia. In this role, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership in the development and review of Aboriginal policies, strategies, frameworks and reforms, ensuring outcomes that support Closing the Gap, sustainability, and value for money.
• Lead meaningful engagement with Aboriginal stakeholders and key government agencies, building strong relationships and ensuring Aboriginal voices inform government decision making.
• Cultivate a high performing, collaborative team culture by empowering staff, encouraging innovation and fresh thinking, and promoting open communication to support strong, sustainable team outcomes.

We currently have one (1) permanent full-time position available for filling within the Aboriginal Affairs Coordination Unit.

Our commitment to Aboriginal People

DTF is committed to building genuine partnership, respect and opportunities with Aboriginal people and communities. This commitment is reflected in our Treasury Aboriginal Empowerment Strategy and how we work, lead and make decisions

To help build a more diverse workforce, this role is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

Find out more

If you’d like to have a chat about the roles please contact Kylie Dalling, Director Performance Monitoring via kylie.dalling@dtf.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 2656.

Visit our careers page to find out why Treasury and Finance is an incredible place to work.

How to apply

1. Read the Applicant Information Pack, Role Statement and the Capability Framework attached.
2. Click the ‘Apply for Job’ link at the bottom of this page or at 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 (ERSR) 1 and 2 and Desirable Role-Specific Requirement, highlighting your experience, skills and capabilities as they relate to the role - please draw upon the attached position Role Statement and the Capability Framework.
• provide the name and contact details of two (2) referees, with one being your current line Manager or Supervisor.

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@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 similar vacancies in the Department of Treasury and Finance, in accordance with Part 2 of the Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.