Government - State (Government & Defence)
Full time
Are you passionate about shaping and managing strategy to ensure Government has the tools to deliver on its strategic priorities?
Then 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
The Performance and Evaluation Group (PEG) directorates are part of the Strategic Policy and Evaluation Business Unit and work closely with key service delivery agencies to provide advice to Government on policy settings, resource allocation, and State Government Agencies' financial and service performance.
The Economic Diversification team is part of the Economic Business Unit and leads in collaboration with the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, work to progress the Government's economic diversification agenda. The team provides advice and helps identify solutions to deliver on Government's policy settings, projects and resource allocation in relation to various priority sectors that focus on driving economic growth and diversification, including critical minerals, renewable hydrogen, international education, defence industries, tourism, medical products, and digital health.
The opportunity
We have up to three Assistant Director positions available for immediate filling and we are establishing an appointment pool for vacancies that arise up to 12 months from the date of first appointment.
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced, innovative and results driven individuals to play a key role in delivering Treasury's strategic priorities. The Assistant Directors work closely with their portfolio-aligned teams, partner agencies and central agency counterparts to undertake analysis, identify solutions, provide advice, monitor resource allocation, and improve outcomes across public services.
We are seeking candidates who will be able to lead a team to work collaboratively with a wide range of senior stakeholders within Treasury and across the wider public sector, to deliver high level strategic and practical financial and policy advice to government. Our ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills; the ability to identify, analyse and evaluate budget risks and effective mitigation strategies; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to adapt to change; and ability to manage competing deadlines to deliver on high leverage areas.
Interviews are expected to be conducted from the week commencing 25 November 2024.
How to apply
Read the Applicant Information Pack, Role Statement Matrix and Treasury Capability Framework attached. Click the 'Apply for Job' link at the bottom of this page or at jobswa.gov.au. 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' , highlighting your experience, skills and capabilities as they relate to the role - please draw upon the attached position Role Statement Matrix and Treasury's Capability Framework. the name of two referees with one being your current line manager. 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
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.
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