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Are you passionate about making a difference for Aboriginal people in 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

This role sits within the Aboriginal Affairs Coordination Unit (AACU) and is part of the Strategic Policy and Evaluation Business Unit. The AACU provides a central advisory role on issues affecting outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities, including Closing the Gap and Native Title. Central to AACU’s work is a commitment to meaningful engagement, ensuring Aboriginal perspectives are heard, valued and reflected in government decisions.

The opportunity

Are you passionate about Aboriginal policy development and engagement? We are looking for a motivated and experienced professional to join us and make a difference for Western Australia.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the analysis and strategic advice on Aboriginal policies, frameworks, reforms and investment priorities, ensuring outcomes that support Closing the Gap, sustainability, and value for money;
• Lead meaningful engagement with Aboriginal stakeholders and key government agencies, building strong relationships and ensuring Aboriginal voices inform government decision making; and
• Work effectively in a team-based environment to meet team deliverables.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas: Aboriginal policy, service design and/or delivery; Aboriginal stakeholder engagement and management; or Native Title legislation and/or Indigenous Land Use Agreement development or implementation.

We currently have one (1) permanent full-time position available for filling within the Aboriginal Affairs Coordination Unit.

Our commitment to Aboriginal People

DTF is committed to building genuine partnership, respect and opportunities with Aboriginal people and communities. This commitment is reflected in our Treasury Aboriginal Empowerment Strategy and how we work, lead and make decisions.

Our agency is working to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our workforce. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. This vacancy is open to all applicants however Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and, if deemed suitable, will be prioritised for appointment.

Find out more

If you’d like to have a chat about the role, please contact Claire Rapson, Assistant Director, Aboriginal Affairs Coordination Unit, via *************@dtf.wa.gov.au and (08) 6551 2***.

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 ***********@dtf.wa.gov.au for assistance.

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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 that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
2. A cover letter of two (2) pages or less, outlining how you meet the Essential Role Specific Requirements (ERSR) 1, 2 and 3.

You will need to demonstrate your alignment to the leadership behaviours and values throughout the selection process to be considered suitable.

We encourage you to read the role statement on WA Government Jobs and if you’re unsure if this role is for you, please contact us to seek further information.

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 ***********@dtf.wa.gov.au.

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 ***********@dtf.wa.gov.au.