Senior Financial Policy Advisor

Financial Policy; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Canada is seeking a Senior Financial Policy Advisor to join the Financial Policy and Operations team. This role involves researching and evaluating legislation, providing compliance advice, and developing financial policy proposals to improve governance. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and experience in legislative interpretation. This full-time position offers a salary range of $120,457 - $132,753 per annum, with a closing date for applications on December 4, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in interpreting legislation in a financial context.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate regulations and policies.
• Collaborative approach to advise government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyse and evaluate legislation related to financial management.
• Provide written advice to government agencies on compliance obligations.
• Develop and draft financial policy proposals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legislative interpretation

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Financial Policy Advisor Position No : 00033817 Level / Salary : Level 6, $120,457 - $132,753 per annum (PSCA 2024) + superannuation Directorate / Business Unit : Office of the Deputy Under Treasurer ->

Financial Policy and Operations Work Type : Permanent - Full Time Location : Perth Closing Date : 2025-12-04 4 : 00 PM

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.

The work area

This role sits within the Financial Policy and Operations team, which is part of the Office of the Deputy Under Treasurer business unit. The team provides advice in relation to the State’s Financial Management and Accountability Framework and provides advice on a range of issues that influence government’s decision‑making.

The opportunity

Are you enthusiastic about shaping financial policy and interpreting legislation to support effective government decision‑making? We are seeking a motivated Senior Financial Policy Advisor to join our Financial Policy and Operations team and make a real impact on financial governance in Western Australia.

In this role, you will :

• Research, analyse and evaluate legislation, regulations and policy in relation to the State’s financial management framework, including WA Treasurer’s Instructions and associated guidance materials.
• Provide written advice to government agencies on their legislative and compliance obligations and make recommendations regarding policies and practices.
• Develop and draft financial policy proposals and legislative instruments to strengthen financial governance across the public sector.

This is your chance to influence financial policy at a whole‑of‑government level and help shape the legislative frameworks that underpin Western Australia’s financial integrity. If you have experience interpreting legislation in a financial context, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative approach, we encourage you to apply.

Find out more

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Due to the department shutdown over the Christmas / New Year period, interviews won’t occur until early 2026, and the selected candidate will be expected to commence in the role in the new year.