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.
When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
- flexible work options,including working from home up to 2 days per week.
- professional development,training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career.
- generous leave entitlements,which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- corporate discountswith selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs.
- Opportunity to support our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access andInclusion Plan and various Diversity and Inclusion Working Groups and Committees.
The work area
The Procurement Policy and Strategy business unit is responsible for a whole of government approach to procurement policy including administration of the Procurement Act, procurement systems and intelligence as well as whole of government common use arrangements and assurance functions that efficiently meet the business needs of government agencies, manage risks and deliver value for money.
The Department of Treasury and Finance currently operates under two sets of organisational values, following its formation on 1 July 2025. The values of clarity, empathy, growth and collaboration continue to guide everything we do in Procurement Policy and Strategy. In time, as we settle in our new structure and culture, we will collaboratively develop a unified set of values that represent who we are as the Department of Treasury and Finance.
The role
The Manager Application Release manages the procurement business systems development lifecycle from planning to deployment and provides technical advice, ensuring client and departmental needs are met. This role manages services provided to the Department by external service providers as well as internal resources.
Ultimately, this position ensures the effective delivery of application releases for the whole of government procurement systems administered by the Department. The systems include Tenders WA, which is the central source of information on Western Australian public sector requests and awarded contracts.
This position operates in the context of Leading Others. This means that you will motivate and enable others to deliver high quality work. You will balance time between doing the work and coaching, guiding and developing others. This requires a significant shift in thinking from ‘doing’ to supporting others to ‘do good work’; and consideration of present and future needs when allocating time to the team and projects you lead. You will articulate how work is to be done, providing clear direction and feedback.
We currently have one (1) fixed term full-time position available for filling for up to 12 months available for filling, with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.
The ideal candidate
In addition to the required technical expertise, you will have highly developed stakeholder engagement skills to build and maintain strong working relationships. You will be passionate about collaborating with others and have highly developed communication skills including the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical people. As a people focussed leader you will prioritise the empowerment, growth and wellbeing of your team.
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:
A 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).
- Written statement of no more than two (2) pages, providing examples of how you meet the Essential Requirements as they relate to the role and demonstrate leadership behaviours and alignment to our Values.
You will need to demonstrate your alignment to the business area’s Values throughout the process to be considered suitable.
Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we will not accept late and incomplete applications.
Find out more
For further information about the position, please contact Nic Power, Director Procurement Assurance, Systems and Reporting on 08 6551 1399 or via [email protected].
To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack, Job Description Form, and Leadership Behaviours. 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], mentioning the vacancy reference number VCID3313 for assistance.
Subsequent Vacancies
This process may be used to fill similar permanent or fixed-term (full time/part time) vacancies that may arise within the Department of Treasury and Finance and across the WA public sector within the next 24 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.
