AddressGeneral Manager - Finance - Gaming and Wagering Commission
Gaming and Wagering Commission
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
Level 8, $144,597 - $156,598 pa (pro rata), Public Sector CSA Agreement 2022
Position No: 15769
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Perth
Closing Date: 2024-03-04 4:00 PM
The Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) acknowledges the Aboriginal peoples of Western Australia as the traditional custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
About the Commission
The Commission is responsible for administering laws relating to Gaming and Wagering in Western Australia.
The Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987 establishes the Commission to control and regulate gambling in the industries of Gaming and Wagering. It provides the regulatory framework enabling permitted gambling. Other legislation administered are the Casino Control Act 1984, the Betting Control Act 1954 and the Racing and Wagering Western Australia Act 2003.
The Commission is a State Government statutory authority and has obligations under the Financial Management Act 2006 and associated Treasurer's Instructions.
About the department
We're a very diverse agency that contributes to a better Western Australian community through, among other things, providing opportunities for everyone to engage in a range of sporting, recreational, cultural, and artistic programs and activities.
Staff in our department work across the areas of local government, sport and recreation, culture and the arts, racing, Gaming and liquor, multicultural interests, specialist Aboriginal projects and engagement, regulatory reform, infrastructure and state records.
Our work touches on amazing projects like development of the new Aboriginal Cultural Centre, delivery of major international sporting events and helping people stay safe while enjoying a night out in our Protected Entertainment Precincts.
Why work with us?
At DLGSC we are all about ensuring our workforce is made up of 'Good Humans'!
Finding them, retaining them, and helping them to be the best they can be for themselves, for us, for the people we supply services to, and for our vision of a vibrant, inclusive and resilient Western Australian community.
Our diverse organisation is supported by exceptional, everyday people from all walks of life and many different backgrounds who are supported to genuinely contribute to inclusivity in the workplace.
If you want to work in an inspirational organisation where you have a voice and can contribute to the things that matter to you, then join our awesome team!
We are proudly an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equity. We support diversity and inclusion in the public sector because it makes us stronger as an organisation, and better able to meet our community's needs. We strongly encourage people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women and youth to apply.
For further information on DLGSC, visit our website.
About the role
We are looking for a motivated and experienced person to fill the position of General Manager - Finance - Gaming and Wagering Commission (GWC) for an initial period of up to 12 months, full-time (75 hrs p/f) with the potential for subsequent contracts and permanency.
You will be responsible for ensuring the Commission's financial resources are effectively deployed to support the delivery of the Commission's responsibilities in regulating integrity of Gaming and Wagering activities in Western Australia.
As the General Manager - Finance - GWC, you will assume the role of Chief Finance Officer (CFO) for the Commission. You will be expected to provide strategic leadership and directions on all statutory financial and reporting obligations including, auditing, investigations procurement and financial risk management. You will lead the development of comprehensive financial plans, forecasts, and analyses that support strategic initiatives to achieve results.
It is expected that you would be resilient, responsive, and able to adapt to effectively manage competing and changing priorities, deadlines and setbacks to ensure outcomes can be achieved.
You will be employed by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (Department) however will work for the Commission for the duration of your employment. The General Manager Finance will work closely with the Department's senior finance officers.
For further job-related information, please contact Ludisha Kalasopatan on (08) 9492 9636 (only contact for information about the role).
What's in it for you?
There are lots of benefits to taking up a role with DLGSC:
- a competitive, award-based salary with annual increments within award bands
- flexible working hours including flexible start/finish times.
- Superannuation 11%, increasing to 12% by 1 July 2025
- access to salary packaging arrangements
- 3 additional days of leave per year (public service holidays)
- study leave / assistance
- options to purchase additional leave
- 14 weeks paid parental leave, with additional flexibility for new parents returning to work
- leadership and professional development programs
- annual professional development planning cycles
- employee assistance and wellness programs.
Location
This role is based at 140 William Street Perth.
This central Perth location is a major hub in the CBD - linking directly to the Perth Underground railway station, with pedestrian laneways from Forrest Place and Murray Street Mall, connecting Northbridge and the William Street collective. The perfect place to combine work, rest and play with easy access to retail, dining and entertainment.
How to apply for this position
Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide:
- A comprehensive CV
- A two A4 page (maximum) demonstrating your experience and how you are able to perform the role within the context of the duties of the position and Essential Work-Related Requirements that are listed on the attached Form
- Contact details of two referees, with a preference of one from a current / most recent line manager
For further details on how to apply please read 'Information for Applicants'.
Please note that all of the Work-Related Requirements may be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
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