Strategic Budget Advisor — Transport & Infrastructure

Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Modern facilities

12% employer contributed super

Annual leave

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) is seeking a Principal Budget Advisor in Western Australia to lead budget submissions, strategic initiatives and Budget Papers. You will apply robust financial analysis, costings and evidence-based proposals to support investment decisions across the Department.

This is a permanent, executive-level role offering hybrid work arrangements and opportunities to influence whole-of-government budgeting.

Qualifications

• Strategic finance expertise shaping investment and budget decisions.
• Experience in financial management, reporting and costing analysis to inform proposals.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and facilitation to influence outcomes.
• Professional memberships preferred: CPA Australia, CAANZ or IPA.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and negotiation of budget submissions, Budget Papers and Budget Briefing Notes.
• Apply sound financial analysis to identify key issues and assess funding proposals.
• Support business case development and long-term financial planning.
• Partner with business areas to strengthen financial management capability.
• Ensure budget decisions align with accounting standards, legislation and whole-of-government requirements.

Skills

Strategic finance

Budget submissions

Costing analysis

Stakeholder relations

Communication

Negotiation

Facilitation

Education

CPA Australia

CAANZ

IPA membership

Job description

The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) is seeking a Principal Budget Advisor in Western Australia to lead budget submissions, strategic initiatives and Budget Papers. You will apply robust financial analysis, costings and evidence-based proposals to support investment decisions across the Department.

This is a permanent, executive-level role offering hybrid work arrangements and opportunities to influence whole-of-government budgeting.