Senior Financial Policy Officer

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE889625

This is a nine (9) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:

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

We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.

Are you an experienced enthusiastic and curious accounting and finance professional looking for an opportunity in Financial Policy to further your career?

The Role and our Branch

A great opportunity exists to join a vibrant and enthusiastic team of finance professionals.

This is a diverse Financial Policy role, presenting an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified accountant to contribute towards great outcomes for the Department of Education.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to drive improvements to corporate and financial management policies and procedures for central services and schools. You will provide support by developing, reviewing and maintaining the financial management manuals and developing policy advice for central services and schools. You will also develop relationships with a variety of stakeholders in contributing to the activities and direction of the Directorate.

Our ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge across a range of areas including the Financial Management Act 2006, Financial Regulations, Treasurer’s Instructions and other related legislation (or similar). You will ideally have well developed conceptual and organisational skills and experience in developing and implementing, policies and procedures with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Cultural Diversity

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 considerable experience with development, reviewing and streamlining Financial Policy.

2. Demonstrated well developed conceptual and analytical skills.

4. Demonstrated well developed planning and organisational skills with the ability to coordinate and deliver key outcomes on schedule.

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 Naomi Higgie, Manager Financial Policy and Governance by telephoning (08) 9264 01***or emailing ************@education.wa.edu.au

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 maximum two (2) page written cover letter providing an overview of your skills and experience including past key achievements and deliverables addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and experience 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.

Eligibility and Training Requirements

Employees will be required to:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
• hold relevant tertiary qualification in business, commerce, finance or related field or equivalent substantial experience
• 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 Tuesday, 23 April 2024.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm 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.