HEAD OF FINANCE AND TREASURY OPERATIONS

The Organisation

Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC) is the State's central financial services provider, delivering funding, investment, treasury, risk management and advisory solutions to the Western Australian Government sector. Guided by a purpose of delivering financial solutions for the benefit of Western Australians, WATC plays a critical role in supporting the State's financial strength and economic development.

The Position

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Head of Finance and Treasury Operations is responsible for leading and managing WATC's Finance, Administration and Treasury Operations business unit. The position provides effective financial stewardship, strategic financial advice and operational oversight, ensuring that WATC's financial management operations and corporate administrative functions are delivered accurately, efficiently and in accordance with applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, you will contribute to WATC's ongoing success through commercial insights and strong stakeholder engagement. Additionally, you will lead a capable team where you will contribute to uplifting organisation capability and fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

About You

You are an accomplished finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with sound judgement and the ability to influence at executive level.

You will bring:

• Significant leadership experience in finance, treasury, accounting or financial management roles.
• Expertise in financial reporting, governance, audit, compliance and financial control frameworks.
• Experience partnering with executive teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability and sound professional judgement.
• A track record of leading teams and improving organisational effectiveness.
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance or business together with professional accreditation such as CA, CPA, CFA or CIMA.

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected State institution at the centre of Western Australia's financial system. Working alongside a high-calibre Executive team, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the financial integrity of the organisation while contributing to outcomes that benefit the State.

Next Steps

For more information about this opportunity, a detailed Candidate Prospectus is available by emailing Sign in to view email. After reviewing the Prospectus, you can make further confidential telephone enquiries to Lester Blades’ Partners, Jemma Buckner or Craig Dawson, at +61 8 9221 0744.

Applications may be made in Word format to [email protected] quoting Reference LB303466. Please include a cover letter with your application outlining why you believe you have the skills, experience and achievements for this key position.

Applications close on 4 November 2026 at 4.00pm.

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Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia can be considered.

ABOUT LESTER BLADES

Lester Blades is a Western Australian owned executive search and board advisory firm with local specialisation and international reach. We focus on uncompromising excellence in service to clients in the identification of Non-Executive Directors, CEOs and a range of other senior executive and functional leadership roles.