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About the role
Join the Public Transport Authority (PTA) as a Principal Investment Advisor and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of public transport infrastructure. In this high-impact role, you will lead the development, prioritisation and strategic alignment of critical asset investment proposals, ensuring funding decisions deliver long-term value for the community. You’ll guide the preparation of robust business cases, project definition plans and budget submissions, while driving the ongoing development of the Strategic Asset Management Plan. Working across government and portfolio committees, you will influence key stakeholders, lead the evolution of investment planning frameworks and provide expert financial insight to support complex decision-making at the highest level.
We’re looking for a commercially astute and strategically minded professional with extensive experience in asset investment planning and business case development. You will bring strong technical expertise in financial analysis, governance frameworks, and risk management, alongside a solid understanding of public sector financial legislation. Equally important are your leadership and interpersonal strengths—your ability to influence, communicate and collaborate will enable you to bring stakeholders on the journey and deliver outcomes in a dynamic environment. Highly organised and analytically driven, you thrive on solving complex problems, managing competing priorities, and elevating standards such as cost estimation and investment logic mapping. If you’re ready to shape major investment decisions and make a meaningful contribution to public infrastructure, we encourage you to apply.
About You!
To excel in this role, you should possess:
- Comprehensive experience with preparation of business cases/project definition plans/project proposal reports and budget proposals for the asset investment.
- Sound financial governance and risk management knowledge.
- Good knowledge of Financial Management Act (FMA) and Treasurers Instructions.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in business.
- Highly developed project management skills, including a proven ability to effectively lead and influence others to achieve team outcomes.
- Well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to work with colleagues and clients in a positive manner.
About Us
The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is a leader in its field, driven by a simple and powerful purpose: getting everyone there. Through constant care, education and forward thinking, we provide a world-class network and workplace that will get everyone there.
Under the PTA, Western Australia’s public transport system is the best in Australia and among the most efficient, clean and safe networks globally. With over 150 million boardings across all services during FY24/25, our buses, ferries and trains move the people of WA where they need to go.
Moving millions of people requires the skill and commitment of a talented workforce, one that is fostered by a culture of inclusivity and benefits from its diversity. This is ultimately what ensures the PTA delivers on our purpose while upholding our values every step of the way.
Our Values
The PTA’s Values define what is important to us. Knowing our values helps you understand how we do business and what is expected of you as an employee of the PTA.
Upholding these values and applying them to your work requires a genuine and committed understanding.
- Safety - We are committed to safety and protecting your future.
- Respect - We value and respect our customers, suppliers and each other.
- Recognition - We recognise each other for achievement, initiative and innovation.
- Integrity - We are honest and ethical.
- Sustainability - We consider the long-term economic, social and environmental impact of everything we do.
You can expect.
- Opportunities to grow through personal development and career pathways
- Health and Wellbeing programs including access to a free 24/7 onsite Gym
- Subsidised Corporate Apparel and Spectacles
- Supportive Team Environment
- Opportunity to join our Social Club offering savings and benefits all year round
There is one permanent full-time opportunity available for an immediate start. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process may be used to fill similar vacancies both fixed term and permanent that may arise within the next 12 months.
To be eligible to work permanently at the PTA you must be either an Australian Citizen, have Permanent Residency status or hold a current visa with permanent working rights in Australia.
The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further Information
Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for full details about the position, including any specific requirements relevant to appointment.
Please contact Erik Loose, Manager Budget & Financial Planning on (08) 9326 2379 for specific information about the role.
For more information about the PTA, please visit www.pta.wa.gov.au.
For technical difficulties, please contact the RAMS helpdesk at 1300 733 056 or email ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to provide the following:
- A comprehensive CV with two work related referees.
- A written application (maximum of x pages) outlining your experience and addressing the selection criteria 1 to 4 on the Job Description Form (JDF).
Applicants are requested to apply online using the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the top/bottom of the screen. Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late or pro forma applications will be accepted.
All applications must be submitted through the PTA website, or the WA Government jobs portal. Applications received via other platforms will not be considered.
Please note that, if you are the recommended applicant, you may be required to obtain an Australian National Police Clearance (NPC). Completion of the PTA Integrity and Qualification Consent Form will only be required where qualification checks are undertaken. Adverse outcomes of NPCs will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from the selection process. Suitable applicants will also need to undertake a Drug and Alcohol Screen prior to commencement.
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