Principal Project Officer

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 Digital Transformation Unit which is part of the Data Science and Special Projects Directorate. The Digital Transformation Unit provides advice on digital investment and transformation across Government.

The opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing team working on high-impact projects at various stages, from problem definition through to delivery.

The role allows for a motivated individual to develop strong networks within DTF and across Government and provide exposure to a wide range of policy matters to fast-track your public sector career.

In this team, you will:

• lead DTF's input into assessment and assurance activities in relation to significant ICT projects, and input into relevant whole-of-government ICT policy matters; and
• work collaboratively with stakeholders across Government, including Senior Executives, to negotiate the sharing of information, influence the shaping of deliverables, and respond to emerging risks and issues.

There is one Level 7 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 Brett Daniells, Assistant Director, Digital Transformation via or on

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How to apply

1. Read the Applicant Information Pack, Role Statement and the Capability Framework attached.

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

3. 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 this role, ensuring you include past key achievements and deliverables;

4. a maximum two-page written cover letter addressing the
   Essential Role-Specific Requirements (ERSR) 1 and 2,
   highlighting your experience, skills and capabilities as they relate to the role - please draw upon the attached position Role Statement and the Capability Framework.

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

6. Follow the link to the job advertisement on for you to apply.

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 within the next 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.