Finance Coordinator

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This is a fixed term, full time vacancy available for 12 months, with the possibility of extension, and/or permanency, subject to business requirements.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Finance Coordinator coordinates the delivery of the prison’s financial support services in accordance with the Financial Management Act 2006 and Departmental policies and procedures.

Financial support services provided include the preparation and reporting on the prison’s budget, the provision of financial analysis, support to the Business Manager in the management of the prison’s procurement processes and assets and, in the operation, and maintenance of financial and asset management systems, processes and controls.

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and/or significant relevant experience, knowledge, and skills are desirable.

BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• 20 days annual leave per year
• 13 weeks paid long service leave every 7 years.
• Salary packaging
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

ABOUT JUSTICE

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

APPLICATION PROCESS

How to apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.

We require you to submit:

1. A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees including email addresses and;
2. A statement no more than three (3) pages addressing the four (4) following Job-Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria.
   Please provide examples to support your claims.

• Ability to provide financial services, interpretation, and application of financial management policies. Effective use of systems, processes and controls that ensure compliance with the Financial Management Act, Treasurers Instructions and Department policies.
• Research, analytical and problems solving skills, preparing, monitoring, and analysing budgets and assets. Reporting on financial performance. Interpreting, translating, developing, and applying financial, procurement and asset management data.
• Achieves Results
• Builds Productive Relationships

All remaining Job-Related Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 17***for culturally appropriate application advice.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 17***to for a confidential discussion.

ELIGIBILITY

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Lee Maslin, Business Manager on (08) 9795 2605 or **********@justice.wa.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which will be fully implemented across all women’s prisons and the Academy by March 2024, with all other prison sites to follow over the next 12 – 18 months.