Description:
- The Department of Treasury and Finance is seeking a Deputy Secretary to head up the Economic and Financial Policy Division.
- In this role you will have a focus on leading the division to provide strategic direction and high level policy advice on the State’s economic, financial and regulatory policies, including regarding budget revenues.
- You will work in a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace with a strong values-based team and flexible, high-performance culture.
About You
As a key member of the Executive Committee, you will provide leadership on complex whole of government issues and formulate strategies to resolve emerging issues in portfolio areas of responsibility.
Your focus will be on meeting whole of agency and government objectives and providing strategic leadership and collaboration to support delivery of objectives.
You will have significant experience and knowledge in evaluating complex strategic options and providing authoritative advice on economic, financial and regulatory policies and financial management matters.
You will have demonstrated ability to represent and position Tasmania in relevant national forums, particularly in relation to the state’s financial relations within the Australian Government.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants and provide flexible, hybrid working options in most roles. We want our employees to reach their full potential which is why we make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to enable applicants with disability, illness and injury to fully participate. Please notify us if you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process to enable your full participation.
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About the Division
The Economic and Financial Policy Division provides a wide range of policy advice on economic and financial issues, intergovernmental financial relations, State taxation issues and energy pricing related matters. The Division provides strategic advice; monitors the performance of Government businesses; and provides resources for the Tasmanian Economic Regulator, the Superannuation Commission and the State Grants Commission to carry out their statutory functions.
Period of Appointment
Appointment to the role is on a fixed term five (5) year basis.
Hours per fortnight
Up to 73.5 - hours flexible - talk to us about how this could work for you. We are open to considering a range of flexible work options including part-time hours.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Please download the Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants below:
721056 - Statement of Duties - Deputy Secretary.docx
721056 - Statement of Duties - Deputy Secretary.pdf
Advice to Applicants - Treasury.pdf
Advice to Applicants - Treasury.DOCX
How to apply
We strongly encourage you to chat to the person listed below to gain a good understanding of the role and how it fits with your career.
To apply, please provide a copy of your current Resume and Short Form Application (maximum 2 pages) outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties. Refer to the 'Advice to Applicants' documents for further information.
To submit your application, please click the "Apply Now" button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your Resume and your two page Short Form Application (please note that you can upload .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, and .txt file types only). Referee details are submitted as part of the online application process, so ensure you have the contact details for two referees before doing this.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via email recruitment@treasury.tas.gov.au before the closing date.
For more information
Karen Martin
HR Lead
Email: karen.martin@treasury.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6145 5715
Vacancy Number: 721056
Closing date: 6 April 2025 at 11:55pm