Treasury and Finance Talent Hub - Analyst Levels 5 - 7

Are you keen to explore new opportunities, open to new challenges and want to take your career on a different path or to the next level?

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 opportunities (fixed term/secondment – up to 12 months) and/or transfer at level for existing permanent public sector employees.

We are looking for innovative, proactive and collaborative individuals who thrive on critical thinking and finding solutions to complex problems, to join our high performing teams across our budget focused teams in: Agency Budgeting and Governance, Strategic Policy and Evaluation, Economic, and the Deputy Under Treasurer’s Office.

Learn more about the specific business areas in Treasury and Finance here.

About the role

Analyst roles work within a team, led by an Assistant Director, to monitor a Government agency’s budget and longer-term performance and to assess and provide advice to Executive Government on investment proposals, delivery of major capital projects and resource allocations relevant to the agency.

The core function of these roles is to provide financial analysis and policy advice (at varying degrees, aligned to the classification of the role), on business cases; budget submissions; policy proposals; and the performance of relevant agencies, with a particular lens on ensuring value for money outcomes. These positions also provide advice to partner agencies and the Government as part of the State Budget and other whole of government reporting processes.

These roles require critical thinking, a capacity to quickly gain awareness of the broader strategic and political context and the ability to develop and deliver messages in a clear, concise and compelling manner.

Find out more

For an overview of our roles, classification levels and relevant salary, please refer to the "Role Statement Matrix” guide in the attachment section below.

We believe all our people are leaders. We consider leadership to be critical to the success of the Department of Treasury and Finance and the public sector and, to support this, we have adopted leadership expectations.

Contact our Recruitment team on (08) 6551 23***or email ***********@dtf.wa.gov.au to find out more about our Talent Hub.

You can also visit our website here to find out more about Treasury and Finance and why it is an incredible place to work.

To view and apply for other short-term roles from Treasury and Finance's Talent Hub, you can find out more here

About the role

1. Click on the “Apply” button below where you will be required to complete the online application form and attach your current comprehensive CV;   
2. Select which level you are applying for which aligns with your relevant skills and experience;
3. Provide a copy of the transcript of your degree(s) in relevant discipline (if applicable);
4. Answer a question as part of your online application, (in no more than 300 words) providing a short summary outlining your skills, knowledge and suitability for the role.

If a suitable vacancy becomes available, you may be contacted to attend a face-to-face meeting with us. Otherwise, you will remain in our Talent Hub, after which time we will contact you to confirm if you wish to continue to be considered for opportunities with Treasury and Finance.

Please note that if you are interested in a permanent or longer-term position with Treasury and Finance, you will need to apply for these vacancies as advertised on the WA Jobs Board.