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1 x Permanent opportunity – Position: 00031245

1 x Fixed Term Full Time - (6 months) with possibility of extension – Position: 00031247

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Applications Close: Tuesday, 21 November 2023 at 5.00 pm (WST)

 Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team responsible in providing central governance advice, and provide leadership on improvement initiatives?

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

This role sits within the Governance and Enterprise Resourcing Directorate which is part of the Agency Budgeting and Governance business unit.

The Governance and Financial team is responsible for providing central governance advice to Treasurys stakeholders on Government Trading Enterprises (GTE) accountability and governance frameworks.

About the Role

Available for filling is one (1) permanent opportunity, and one (1) 6 months fixed term opportunity with a possibility of extension.

The Principal Advisor works under the Governance and Financial Entities Director, working closely with other Government agencies providing governance advice. Working with a dynamic team, this is an advisory role where you will be responsible for developing, coordinating and advising on strategic issues and government activities to the Treasurer under governing legislation for Government Trading Enterprises in Western Australia.

You will also prepare Ministerial advice for the Director, Assistant Director and other business units to support them in their interaction with the Ministers office on GTE performance.

This role will give you the opportunity to work both independently and be part of a fantastic team to contribute towards ensuring the team leads in meeting Treasury key goals and deliverables.

About You

We are seeking individuals with initiative, able to prioritise work effectively to progress strategic deliverables. If you are very solutions focused, with the ability to collaborate then this is the job for you!. Experienced in providing advice to stakeholders on strategic policy and reforms, and having previous government experience will be a bonus.

You will be able to undertake research and analysis to identify issues and provide solutions and be able to perform to high standards of quality, integrity and service delivery.

You can communicate effectively to provide advice on policies to your stakeholders and assist business areas to ensure best practice is being followed. Being able to build and maintain great relationships will be an asset to you being suitable for this role.

The successful applicant will need to meet the Treasury Capability Framework outlined in the role statement and be able to align with Treasury values of Solutions focussed, Committed people, Working collaboratively and Making a Difference.

We encourage you to read the role statement and if you’re unsure if this role is for you, please contact us to seek further information.

This process may be used to fill future, similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise across Treasury within 12 months from completion of this process.

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):

• a comprehensive CV that outlines your experience and highlights your past achievements; and
• a maximum two-page written statement providing us examples of your experience against the below core capabilities:
• Shapes and Manages Strategy - Anticipates, analyses and manages emerging issues. Develops innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Builds Productive Relationships - Builds trust, effectively collaborates and maintains relationships with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Details of two referees (preferably recent supervisors) who can comment on your skills and experience. Remember, it is important to keep your referees informed during the process. 

It is anticipated that further assessments will be held in the week commencing 06 December 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 our 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 contact:

Chelsea Lim, Director Governance and Enterprising Resourcing on (08) 6551 2723 or [email protected]

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].