Economic Policy Pool

Are you passionate about making a difference for Western Australia?

We want to hear from you.

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

These roles sit within the Economic Policy Directorate which is part of the Economic business unit. The Economic Policy directorate develops economic strategies and policies, advances economic reforms, drives better regulation across the State's public sector, and undertakes economic modelling and in-depth economic analysis (including cost-benefit analysis). Economic Policy also manages DTF's economic engagement program to gain valuable insights from industry and research organisations on emerging economic issues.

The opportunity

Are you passionate about economic policy and analysis and want to apply your skills to the Western Australian and global economy? We are looking for curious and motivated people to join us and make a difference for Western Australia.

This is a pool process and can be used to fill permanent and fixed term vacancies that may arise within the next twelve (12) months.

There are currently three (3) permanent full-time roles available for immediate filling and listed below is a summary of the duties.

Economic Modeller

In this role, you will:

• Develop and review economic models
  to support policy development.
• Conduct data-driven research and analysis
  and clearly present findings through reports, visualisations, and presentations.
• Collaborate across government agencies and stakeholders
  to provide expert guidance, support evidence-based decision-making.

Economic Analyst

In this role, you will:

• Support and lead cost-benefit analysis
  by developing guidelines, reviewing modelling work, and advising on analytical techniques to evaluate policy proposals and business cases.
• Conduct data-driven research and analysis
  and clearly present findings through reports, visualisations, and presentations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
  to provide expert guidance and help build capability across the public sector.

Policy Analyst

In this role, you will:

• Develop economic briefings
  by preparing high-quality, evidence-based advice on economic strategies, including economic diversification, and other key economic policies.
• Collaborate and engage
  with internal and external stakeholders to provide analysis, support DTF's internal engagement program, and further the Government's economic priorities.
• Conduct research and analysis
  through environmental scanning to identify economic developments and their implications to support DTF Executive and the Government.

Find out more

If you'd like to have a chat about the roles, please contact:

• Andrew Robins, Assistant Director – Economic Policy via or to discuss the Economic Analyst and Economic Modeler roles; and
• Mitch Adams, Principal Policy Analyst – Economic Policy via or to discuss the Policy Analyst role.

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How to apply

1. Read the Applicant Information Pack, Role Statement and the Capability Framework
2. Click the 'Apply for Job' link at the bottom of this page or at

3. Complete the online application form and submit (in Word or PDF format):

4. a comprehensive CV (in Word or PDF) tailored to this opportunity and providing the panel with an overview of your skills and experience relevant to the role(s), ensuring you include past key achievements and deliverables;

5. a maximum two-page cover letter addressing the below
   Essential Role-Specific Requirements (ERSR)
   in relation to the role(s) you are applying for, highlighting your relevant experience, skills and capabilities as they relate to the role – please draw upon the attached position Role Statements and the Capability Framework.

Economic Modeller or Economic Analyst

• ERSR1
• Experience in economic data analysis and/or econometrics, economic modelling, cost-benefit analysis, welfare economics or statistical analysis.
• ERSR2
• Ability to translate research results into practical applications.

Policy Analyst

• ERSR1
• Demonstrated experience in an economic or policy work environment with the ability to understand and provide advice on economic policy issues.

Note:
If you are applying for all three (3) roles, please indicate this in your cover letter (maximum two-page) and ensure that your cover letter addresses all ERSR's as provided above; and

• Provide the name and contact details of two (2) referees, with one being your current line Manager or Supervisor.

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

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 similar vacancies in the Department of Treasury and Finance, in accordance with
Part 2 of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.