Principal Analyst

Position number      00033231, 00032193

Level /Salary            Level 7, $144,755 - $154,717 pa (PSCSAA 2024) + Superannuation

Directorate               Economic Diversification

Work type                 Permanent – Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time

Closing date            10 September 2026 at 4:00pm (AWST)

Are you passionate about making a difference for 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 Economic Diversification Directorate which is part of the Economic business unit.

The Economic Diversification team provides advice on the policy and financial settings for the Departments of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED); and Premier and Cabinet (DPC) including review of budget proposals and advising on matters that deliver against the State’s economic diversification agenda, such as the development of industrial land and defence.

The opportunity

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the Economic Diversification directorate to drive the State’s economic diversification agenda.

The core function of these roles is to provide financial analysis and policy advice on complex business cases; budget submissions; policy proposals; and the performance of relevant agencies in the context of the State’s economic diversification agenda. Analyses and advice developed will apply a particular lens on ensuring value for money outcomes for the State. These roles 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, strong numerical skills, working closely with stakeholders, and the ability to develop and deliver messages in a clear, concise and compelling manner.

We currently have one (1) permanent full-time position and one (1) fixed term full-time position for up to twelve (12) months available for filling within the Economic Diversification team with the possibility of extension and/or permanency in the future.

Find out more

If you’d like to have a chat about the role, please contact Elliot Cook, Assistant Director Economic Diversification via Elliot.Cook@dtf.wa.gov.au or by phone 08 •••• •509.

To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Role Statement. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.

If you are unable to view or download the documents, please email recruitment@dtf.wa.gov.au for assistance.

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

How to apply

If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:

1. A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
2. A cover letter of two (2) pages or less, outlining how you meet the Essential Role Specific Requirements (ERSR) 1, 2, 3 and 4.

You will need to demonstrate your alignment to the leadership behaviours and values throughout the selection process to be considered suitable.

Click the ‘Apply for Job’ link at the bottom of this page or at jobs.wa.gov.au.

Please allow sufficient time to submit your application as we will not accept 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 or similar vacancies in the Department of Treasury and Finance, in accordance with the Recruitment Standard, including Commissioner’s Instructions No. 48 and 49.

External agencies referring surplus employees for consideration are asked to contact recruitment@dtf.wa.gov.au.