Principal Consultant - Financial Policy

• The Department is on the CPA Recognised Employer Program and we also provide mentoring for the Institute of Chartered Accounts Australia and New Zealand CA Program.
• This opportunity presents career and skills growth, great work culture, support and mentorship

The Role and our BranchThe Finance and Commercial Services Division is seeking a highly motivated Principal Consultant – Financial Policy to join the Financial Services Branch.We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.Are you an experienced enthusiastic and curious accounting professional looking for a senior level opportunity in Financial Policy to further your career?A great opportunity exists to join a vibrant and enthusiastic team of accounting professionals.This diverse senior level Financial Policy position presents an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified accounting professional to lead and contribute towards great outcomes for the Department of Education.The successful applicant will have the opportunity to lead development and improvements to financial management policies and procedures for central services and schools.You will develop, review and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legislation whilst ensuring that developments are properly evaluated, implemented and maintained. As well as undertaking research on complex matters at a state and national level and provide analysis and interpretation in the area of Financial Policy.Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience and knowledge across a range of areas including the Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Management Act 2006, Financial Regulations, Treasurer’s Instructions and other related legislation.You will have well developed interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.Cultural DiversityThe 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: * Demonstrated highly developed skills and experience in the development, review and streamlining of Financial Policy and procedures and substantial knowledge of government financial legislation, Australian Accounting Standards and best practice in accounting.

• Demonstrated highly developed skills and experience in achieving outcomes and delivering quality policy frameworks, policies and procedures consistent with customer needs and defined quality expectations, including timeliness.
• Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to undertake productive consultation, collaboration and negotiation and to build effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders on complex financial issues.

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 welcomedPlease contact Naomi Higgie, Manager Financial Policy and Governance by telephoning (08) 9264 0198 or emailingApplication InstructionsAll 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 five (5) 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 4127.If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.Eligibility and Training RequirementsEmployees will be required to:

• hold a relevant tertiary qualification in business, commerce, finance or related field
• 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; and
• 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
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check if required

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 6 May 2024.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINEPROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTEDThis 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.