Principal Policy Analyst (724178)

  • South, TAS, Australia
  • Budget and Finance Division
  • Policy
  • Permanent, flexible
  • Permanent, full-time
  • Permanent, part-time
  • Closing at: 6 Sep 2026 - 11:55pm AEST
  • General Stream Band 6 - Tasmanian State Service Award
  • Department of Treasury and Finance
  • $112,990 to $127,715 pro rata, per annum
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  • Contribute to whole-of-government financial management and fiscal policy.
  • Work on varied and interesting policy issues that support the Government’s management of the State’s financial position.
  • Undertake complex analysis and help develop contemporary financial management policy, guidelines and legislation.
  • Engage with stakeholders across government to support robust, transparent and user-friendly financial frameworks.
  • Be part of a small, professional and supportive team with flexible working arrangements.

About You

Treasury is looking for a Principal Policy Analyst to join our Financial Policy and Fiscal Sustainability Branch. This is an opportunity to contribute to the review and development of contemporary financial management policy and legislation, and to support high-quality budget and financial policy advice across government.

You will be a motivated and capable policy professional with strong analytical, written communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You will be comfortable working on complex issues, preparing high-level documents, explaining technical matters clearly, and contributing to practical policy solutions.

This role suits someone who enjoys working independently and as part of a small team, can manage competing priorities, and wants to contribute to financial policy work that supports sound whole-of-government decision-making.

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.

Find out more about working at Treasury here - Working at Treasury | Treasury and Finance Tasmania

About the Branch

The Financial Policy and Fiscal Sustainability Branch supports the Department’s strategic objectives by developing financial policy and delivering projects related to financial management and budget improvement. The branch provides high-quality, strategic financial policy advice and coordinates the development and maintenance of budget and financial management frameworks, including policies, guidelines, standards, legislation, and instructions. These frameworks ensure a robust, coherent, and fit-for-purpose approach across government.

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.

Desirable Requirements

A relevant qualification or equivalent experience.

Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants

Please download the Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants:

Download File 724178 - Statement of Duties - Principal Policy Analyst.DOCX

Download File 724178 - Statement of Duties - Principal Policy Analyst.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" 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

James Abbott

Acting Director, Financial Policy and Fiscal Sustainability

james.abbott@treasury.tas.gov.au

(03) 6145 5789

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