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1x Permanent Opportunity

Position Number – 00009563

VCID858142

Applications Close: Tuesday, 21 November at 5.00 pm (WST)

Would you like to contribute to key financial and economic policy decisions for the State of Western Australia?

Then join our Governance and Financial Entities team to help make a difference for our State by being at the heart of key

Government decision-making.

About Treasury

Treasury seeks to achieve value for money outcomes through the provision of expert financial, economic and resource management advice, helping the Government achieve its economic and fiscal objectives and ensuring the efficient delivery of priority public services and infrastructure that benefits all people in Western Australia.

We support the Treasurer, the Expenditure Review Committee, and Cabinet by providing solutions-focused policy advice. In doing so, we directly influence decisions impacting Western Australia’s economy, finances, society, and environment.

Treasury has a high performing, dynamic work environment where you can expect to find:

• exciting, challenging, and meaningful work that will make a difference to outcomes for people in Western Australia. Some current projects being in economic diversification, climate resilience and decarbonisation, and improving outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities;
• committed, experienced and collaborative work colleagues and a supportive peer network;
• strong support, mentorship, and career development from senior leaders, including a commitment to support individual professional development;
• an active Treasury Young Professionals Program (YPP) which hosts networking opportunities;
• a fun and proactive Treasury-wide social club;
• transparent and engaged communication across the organisation with regular staff briefings, Treasury‑wide Forums, and monthly Coffee Shop Forums to support your learning and development;
• an accessible and contemporary office building in the central business district, close to public transport, shops and cafes and with modern end of trip facilities; and
• the opportunity to build your career and professional networks in a central policy agency that operates at the heart of key Government decision-making.

About the Work Area

The five Western Australian port authorities play a critical role in facilitating trade and enabling the State to achieve its economic potential. This Principal Budget Analyst role works within Treasury’s Ports team, to monitor the budget and longer-term financial performance and to assess proposed initiatives, capital projects and resource allocations of the relevant port authorities.

About the Role

This is for a Permanent Full-time opportunity; however part-time job share arrangements may be considered.

The Principal Budget Analyst provides input to current and future State Government work, projects and initiatives, including:

• advising on the State Budget process including drafting recommendations and advice for the Government on the port authorities’ budget submissions
• researching, analysing and evaluating a variety of documents including the ports authorities’ strategic plans, proposed significant agreements or contracts, Commonwealth funding agreements and policy proposals to identify any risks and alignment with Government priorities.
• liaising with agency counterparts (including senior executive) and internal stakeholders to build productive relationships and share information, including undertaking port visits and representing the department in stakeholder meetings.
• developing an understanding of how to align the strategic direction, infrastructure needs and operational activities of the port authorities with the planning and delivery of Government priorities such as the Westport and the Future of Fremantle projects.

About You

We are currently looking for a committed, task orientated person who is competent in using their analytical and conceptual skills.    

This role requires a dedicated professional with capacity to work in a fast-paced environment and be thorough in providing timely and quality advice based on relevant data, evidence and research collected. You will use your ability to anticipate, analyse and evaluate information to guide you in providing solutions to current and emerging economic, financial, and social issues.

The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, is critical as you will be required to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of high-quality products and services. Having sound attention to detail with high standards of accuracy and efficiency will be highly regarded.    

Your previous work experience in and/or knowledge of budgeting, accounting and financial management processes will be an advantage for this role.

Appointment to this position is based on the applicant’s capacity to undertake the role at the level required and commensurate with the Treasury Capability Framework.

This process may be used to fill any similar permanent or fixed term opportunities (full-time or part-time) at this level that may arise in the next 12 months across Treasury and the wider WA public sector.

How to Apply

1. Read the Applicant Information Pack, Role Statement and Capability Framework attached.
2. Click the ‘Apply for Job’ link at the bottom of this page or at jobs.wa.gov.au.
3. Complete the online application form and submit (in Word or PDF format):

• Submit a comprehensive CV (in Word or PDF) tailored to this opportunity and providing the panel with an overview of your transferable skills and experience relevant to this role, ensuring you include past key achievements and deliverables;
• Submit a maximum two-page written statement in response to the following statement, (please draw upon the Role Description and Essential Capability Requirements in the attached Role Statement):
• As a Principal Budget Analyst, you will need to provide advice on complex problems drawing on high-level analysis and relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Please provide a recent example of how you have demonstrated these skills and the outcomes you achieved.
• Nominate two referees (one will need to be a current or previous supervisor) who can comment on your skills, abilities, depth of experience and work performance. Referees will often be required to return completed reports within one week of your interview, therefore it is important to keep your referees informed during the process. 

It is anticipated that further assessments will be held in the week commencing 27 November 2023

A variety of assessment tools may be used throughout the process such as the use of behavioural and cognitive testing, and video interviewing. If this is to occur, applicants will be advised of this during the appropriate stages of the process.

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 [email protected].

Further Questions?

If you’d like to have a chat about the role please contact Sarah Conway, Assistant Director via [email protected] or (08) 6551 2736.

Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

Ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workforce is important to us at Department of Treasury.  We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse background, youth and women to apply for positions within our agency and will support you in your career journey at Treasury. 

People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact the Treasury Talent Programs team on (08) 6551 2361 or email [email protected].