District Finance And Administration Coordinator

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is committed to promoting biodiversity and conservation to enrich people’s lives, through sustainable management of Western Australia’s species, ecosystems, lands and the attractions in the department’s care.

THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KUNUNURRA

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 29 JANUARY 2024

Job Description

Under the direction of the District Manager:

• Manages and coordinates the financial and Administration functions of the East Kimberley District, and where relevant provides Finance and administrative support to the Kimberley Region.
• Provides leadership and supervision of the District Finance and Administration team
• Ensures continuity of service to the district and where relevant to the Kimberley Region, for financial management and general administration.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.

1. Demonstrated experience and working knowledge at a supervisory level of administrative and financial management processes and practices including preparing, monitoring and reviewing budgets, managing records, procurement and supply, applying industrial awards and managing funds internal and external to an organisation.
2. Knowledge and experience with compiling and interrogating financial information, analysing data and reporting on trends.
3. Evidence of well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with other staff, and external clients.
4. Demonstrated analytical, conceptual and organisational skills, able to solve problems, work effectively in a team environment and alone, and provide leadership in championing change.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to attached Job Description below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.

Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.

For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Mr Brad Johnson on (08) 9168 4200, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

Application Instructions: 

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A covering letter.

• A written response addressing the above four (4) requested criteria (in no more than four (4) pages).

• A current resume.

To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.

No late or proforma applications will be accepted.

A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

Substantive Equality Statement

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.

Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or ***********@dbca.wa.gov.au. Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.

Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.

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