GENERAL MANAGER CLIENT SERVICES

The Organisation:

Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC) is the State's central financial services provider, delivering funding, treasury, investment, risk management and advisory solutions to more than 150 government sector clients. As WATC celebrates 40 years of service, it continues to play a critical role in supporting the financial sustainability and prosperity of Western Australia.

The Position:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the General Manager Client Services is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for leading WATC's client strategy, Corporate Treasury Services and Advisory Services functions. The role is accountable for strengthening relationships across a diverse stakeholder group and ensuring WATC delivers meaningful financial, commercial and whole-of-State outcomes.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Lead and execute WATC's client strategy and service model.
• Build trusted executive relationships across the Western Australian government sector.
• Drive the performance and growth of Corporate Treasury Services and Advisory Services.
• Anticipate emerging financial, commercial and policy challenges and position WATC as a strategic partner to clients.
• Provide executive leadership across strategy, governance, risk, performance and culture.
• Lead a high-performing team and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

About You:

You are a strategic and influential leader with experience operating in complex financial, treasury, advisory, government or commercial environments.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Strong executive leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Deep understanding of public sector governance, financial management or related operating environments.
• Well-developed commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to influence complex decisions.
• Experience leading organisational change, operating model development and high-performing teams.
• A collaborative and values-driven leadership style underpinned by integrity, partnership and accountability.

Relevant tertiary qualifications are required, with postgraduate qualifications viewed favourably.

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected State institution at the centre of government finance and contribute to outcomes that benefit all Western Australians. Working closely with government leaders and key stakeholders, you will help shape strategy, strengthen partnerships and influence significant financial and commercial outcomes across the State.

Next Steps

For more information about this opportunity, a detailed Candidate Prospectus is available by emailing [email protected]. 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 LB303446. Please include a cover letter with your application outlining why you believe you have the skills, experience and achievements for this key position.

Closing date for applications: 4pm Thursday 24th September 2026.

Candidates’ rights under the Privacy Act will be observed at all times.

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.