Senior Project Officer

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

This role sits within the Digital Transformation Unit which is part of the Analytics, Digital Transformation and Strategic Projects Directorate. The Digital Transformation Unit provides advice on digital investment and transformation across Government.

The opportunity

This role provides an opportunity for a motivated individual to join a team at the center of driving digital transformation across Government. In this team you will be advising on ICT investment decisions, project assurance activities and whole-of-government policy issues.

In this role, you will:

• assist to support DTF’s input into assessment and assurance activities in relation to significant ICT projects;  
• contribute to advice on ICT investment proposals and relevant whole-of-government ICT policy issues; and
• work collaboratively with other business units within DTF and across the public sector to support project and policy outcomes.

There is one (1) permanent full-time position available for filling within the Digital Transformation Unit.

Find out more

If you’d like to have a chat about the role, please contact Matthew Kacki, Principal Project Officer, via Matthew.Kacki@dtf.wa.gov.au or (08) •••• •414.

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 mentioning the vacancy reference.

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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 providing the panel with an overview of your skills and experience relevant to this role, ensuring you include past key achievements and deliverables and contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
2. A maximum two-page written cover letter addressing the essential role-specific requirements 1, 2 and 3, highlighting your experience, skills and capabilities as they relate to the role – please draw upon the attached position Role Statement.  

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 quoting the vacancy reference number 3015R.

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.