Manager - Finance

Level 8, $144,597 - $156,598 per annum (PSCA 2022)

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE895168

This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible

• 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation.
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave.
• Flexible leave arrangements.

The School Curriculum and Standards Division (the Division) is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and skilled Manager, Finance to join our Executive team.

The Division provides administrative and secretariat services for and implements the decisions of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority). The Authority provides quality curriculum, assessment and standards to enable all Western Australian students to become confident, creative learners and active, informed citizens who contribute positively to society.

We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.

As the Manager, Finance, you will:

• have key responsibilities in leadership and financial management of the Division’s budget, client and stakeholder management and manage the operations of the specialised executive services branch.
• report to the Executive Director – School Curriculum and Standards and collaborate closely with the Authority Chief Finance Officer on budget planning and reporting and overseeing variations to the corporate budget and projected budget outcomes and facilitate any requirements for budget adjustments.
• develop plans and systems to support/enable/monitor the achievement of the Authority’s vision and imperatives in alignment with the Authority Board’s strategic objectives.
• support the Executive Director – School Curriculum and Standards with the provision of accurate and timely briefings and the preparation of parliamentary and ministerial responses on Authority and Division budget matters.
• develop and manage financial strategies and processes to facilitate efficient and effective budget development and reporting.
• provide high level advice to the senior management on budget formulation and management issues.

Visit scsa.wa.edu.au to find out more information about the School Curriculum and Standards Authority.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated high-level skills and experience in the provision of strategic financial advice to senior and executive level management.
2. Demonstrated high-level skills and experience in financial planning and resource management at a strategic and operational level with the ability to deliver quality and timely budgets and related financial management services.
3. Demonstrated high-level strategic leadership skills in managing human, physical, financial, technological and information resources.
4. Demonstrated high-level verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with key internal and external stakeholders at a senior level and to build strong relationships.
8. Demonstrated high-level knowledge and understanding of national and international trends and issues relating to the core functions of the Branch.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. Remaining selection criteria can be found on the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.

It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

All inquiries are welcomed

Please contact Juanita Healy, Executive Director – School Curriculum and Standards by telephoning (08) 9273 63***or emailing  

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.

Your application should include:

• A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4***.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.

Employees will be required to:

• hold a tertiary qualification in an accounting or related discipline and eligibility for membership of a professional accounting body.
• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 14 June 2024.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 3:30pm will not be accepted.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our division for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

WORK TYPE:  Permanent - Full Time

FTE:  1.0

LOCATION:  Cannington

CLOSING DATE:  2024-06-14 4:30 PM
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