About us

The Department of Treasury and Finance 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 Finance and Procurement Services branch which is part of the Corporate Strategy and Performance business unit. The team prepares high-quality financial information to meet statutory reporting requirements, including Budget Papers and Financial Statements. It provides expert advice on financial performance, budget management and internal financial controls, ensuring strong stewardship of public resources. The branch also identifies and guides the management of financial and governance risks and has oversight of the Department’s procurement activities, providing advice and support to ensure value for money and compliance.

The opportunity

Are you a passionate finance management accounting professional? We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic finance qualified with significant management accounting and budgeting experience and excellent written and verbal communication skills to join us and make a difference for Western Australia. In this role, you will:





- contribute to the development of the Department’s Budget Paper, Estimates file, Key Performance Indicators and annual financial reporting;
- apply your analytical and financial modelling skills; and
- work collaboratively and independently and be proactive and innovative in your approach to problem solving.

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

Find out more

If you’d like to have a chat about the role, please contact Jason Jestin on (08) •••• •310 or via email at [email protected].

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 [email protected] for assistance.

Visit our careers page to find out why Treasury and Finance is an incredible place to work.

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 with an overview of your skills and experience relevant to this role, ensuring you include past key achievements and deliverables. Please include the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).

2. A cover letter of no more than one (1) page, outlining how you meet Essential Role Specific Requirement (ERSR) 1 - highlighting your experience, skills and capabilities as they relate to the role - please draw upon the attached position Role Statement provided

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 [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number 3070R.

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 [email protected].

📌 Senior Management Accountant (Perth)
🏢 Department Of Treasury And Finance
📍 Perth