Careers at the Department of Finance

What we do

Read our Annual Report to find out more about what we do at the Department of Finance.

Working in the public sector

• As a WA State Government agency, you will be employed under the Public Sector Management Act (1994).

Professional and personal development

• We actively encourage our employees to develop their skills and knowledge both professionally and personally, enabling them to support and promote the Department's Strategic Directions.
• To assist with this, the Department has an innovative Capability Framework supporting managers and staff to work together, maximising capability development and organisational performance.
• We also offer a range of professional development opportunities, both internal and external, and facilitate an approach that blends experiential, collaborative and formal elements of learning.
• We have a performance management system that enables employees to set up performance plans that enable them to get feedback and identify their training needs.
• We encourage employees to consider their career goals and development needs. Our employees receive guidance about their capabilities for future roles and about opportunities for career development.

Work life balance

• We understand that work is only one part of your life. We encourage employees to live a balanced lifestyle, combining work and family responsibilities.
• We are committed to providing a rewarding and caring work environment, and we promote a range of policies and initiatives that support the holistic development of our people.
• As a Department of Finance employee, you will have access to a range of benefits that support a work-life balance. These include purchased leave, paid maternity and paternity leave, a wellness program, salary packaging, flexible work hours and an employee assistance program.

Aboriginal Traineeship Program

The Department of Finance employees Trainees from the Public Sector Commission Solid Futures Aboriginal Traineeship Program register.

To find out more information and register for the program, please visit the Solid Futures Aboriginal Traineeship Program on the Public Sector Commission's website or contact the Aboriginal Employment Branch at the Public Sector Commission:

• Email SolidFutures@psc.wa.gov.au

Entry Level Employment Program

(Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, General and People with Disabilities)

The Department of Finance employs people at an 'entry level' from the Public Sector Commission (PSC) Entry Level Employment Program register.

To find out more information and register for this program, please visit the Entry Level Employment Program on the Public Sector Commission's website or contact the Entry Level Employment Officer at the Public Sector Commission:

• Phone 61 8 6552 8576
• Email contracts@psc.wa.gov.au

Internships

The Department of Finance participates in the Internship Program coordinated by the Public Sector Commission.

For information about this program, please visit the Internship Program on the Public Sector Commission website or contact the Employment and Skills Development Officer at the Public Sector Commission:

• Phone 61 8 6552 8676
• Email internprogam@psc.wa.gov.au

School-based Traineeship Program

The Department of Finance employs School-based Trainees from the Public Sector Commission (PSC) School-based Traineeship Program register.

To find out more information and register for this program, please visit the School-based Traineeship Program at the Public Sector Commission's website or contact the School-based Traineeship Coordinator at the Public Sector Commission:

• Phone 61 8 6552 8576
• Email youth@psc.wa.gov.au

Sometimes when we advertise a job we will mention that applicants who don't get the position on offer may be considered to be suitable for other positions, and placed into a pool. When applicants are part of a pool, we can offer them permanent or temporary vacancies that come up if they are similar to the position originally advertised.

A pool will generally continue for a six month period. If you are in a pool you may be offered a position within the relevant time period, however your appointment to a position is not guaranteed.

Everyone who applies for a position is advised in writing of the outcome of their application, when the recruitment process finishes. You will be advised that you have been:

• recommended for a position
• recommended for appointment to a pool, or
• unsuccessful in your application.

As a member of the JobAccess Alumni, we’re committed to leading the way in workplace diversity.

JobAccess is the national hub for workplace and employment information for people with disability, employers, and service providers.

The growing alumni currently includes more than 150 public and private organisations from diverse industries, operating in major city centres and regional areas across Australia, which have completed the 12-month partnership with the Job Access National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC).

Through the partnership, we’ve worked alongside the NDRC to identify and remove workplace barriers and improve access to employment for people with disability.

The partnership has helped us promote the benefits of employing people with disability, create jobs and implement workplace modifications for people with disability, recruit and retain the right people, deliver education and training to staff, develop disability employment strategies, and much more.

As a member of Working Spirit, we support veterans transitioning out of the Australian Defence Force into civilian life.

Working Spirit’s Transition Employment Portal (TEP) connects employers to a diverse pool of talented candidates.

Veterans possess a unique skill set and a wealth of experience that make them invaluable assets to any organisation. They bring with them a strong work ethic, discipline, adaptability, leadership qualities, and a proven ability to perform under pressure.

The TEP provides access to a dedicated and reliable workforce that has been trained to work efficiently within a team and achieve exceptional results.