Senior Analyst, Principal Budget Analyst

Department of Treasury and Finance

Perth WA

Analysis and Reporting (Accounting)

Government to State (Government and Defence)

Full time

Level 6 to 7, 124,673 to 154,717 pa PSCSSA 2024

Level /Salary Level 6, Level 7, 124,673 to 154,717 pa (PSCSA 2024) + Superannuation

Directorate Office of the Deputy Under Treasurer

Work type Permanent – Full Time

Location Perth

Closing date Monday, 12 October 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 (DTF) 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

The Budget Coordination and Transport directorate is part of the Deputy Under Treasurer’s Office. Budget Coordination is central to the Government and DTF’s planning and execution of the State’s Budget and Mid-year Review processes and facilitating Government decision making. The Transport team works closely with the State's transport agencies, central agency counterparts and the Treasurer's Office to provide and identify solutions for Government on proposed policy settings, the Asset Investment Program, budgetary allocations and the agencies financial and service performance.

The opportunity

Are you passionate about leading the planning, development and delivery of the State’s annual Budget? We are looking for individuals who are confident in their planning, communication and stakeholder management abilities and who can easily collaborate and foster strong internal and external relationships to join our team. In these roles, you will:

provide support and advice to DTF Executives (including its Budget Management Committee) and Government (including the Treasurer’s Office and the Expenditure Review Committee) throughout the Budget and Mid-year Review processes;

provide whole-of-government advice and analysis on a wide range of Budget-related issues; and

lead the planning, coordination and production of the annual Budget papers, including leading a small production team for four weeks.

The attached Role Statements provides a full outline of the roles, key duties and essential and desirable requirements which will assist you with the preparation of your application

We currently have one (1) permanent full-time, Senior Analyst, Level 6 position and one (1) permanent full-time, Principal Budget Analyst, Level 7 position available for filling within the Budget Coordination and Transport team. Part-time arrangements may also be considered for suitable candidates.

Find out more

If you’d like to have a chat about the role, please contact Sam Maguire, Assistant Director –

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.

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Budget Coordination via phone on 0865512390 Email recruitment@dtf.wa.gov.au for assistance.