AddressWanted: SENIOR BUSINESS LEADER WITH A LOVE FOR NUMBERS AND DRIVING STRATEGIC BUSINESS AND FINANCE OUTCOMES
About the role
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, this senior leadership position is responsible for facilitating the development of strategic asset investment plans and ensuring that relevant funding is available to support strategic projects in support of the Landgate's strategic outcomes as outlined in our Strategic Development Plan and Statement of Corporate Intent. This involves extensive engagement with both internal and external parties such as Landgate Directors, General Managers and the Department of Treasury.
The role is also responsible for leading the team supporting Landgate’s Corporate Cost Model, which underpins the Landgate's commercial model and all our product costing. Both elements of the role involve providing relevant and timely strategic and financial advice to the Corporate Executive, the Operations Committee, the Board as well as key operational stakeholders.
If you would like further information, please contact, Graeme Dewar, Chief Finance Officer, on 08 9273 71***or email ************@landgate.wa.gov.au (but please don’t send your application here).
About Landgate
Landgate is Western Australia’s land information authority. Through efficient and contemporary land information services, Landgate contributes to WA’s economic security and prosperity. We support our customers through our trusted data and services, which underpin WA land titles, property information and valuations, maps and location-based information. Landgate fosters a culture of inclusion, appreciating unique perspectives and opportunities that a diverse workforce generates. Our shared values help to define the culture of our organisation and highlight what is important to us. We offer a purpose-driven, collaborative, and flexible work environment, with opportunities to advance in your career.
We are committed to increasing First Nations representation across Landgate and creating and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace in line with our Reconciliation Action Plan. For Landgate to achieve this, we have applied Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 to this recruitment process. This vacancy is open to all interested applicants however First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply and if deemed suitable, will be prioritised for appointment. What does this mean? See our FAQ for more information. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64 for additional resources to support your application.
Landgate is a safe and inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and firmly believes the best results come when varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We encourage people from all diversities to apply and are committed to increasing representation of First Nations people, youth, people with disability, people from the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Landgate has achieved White Ribbon Workplace Accreditation.
For more information on our agency, our values and employee benefits, visit our website.
Role Requirements
To be successful in this role, please demonstrate:
- You hold a tertiary qualification in accounting or another relevant commercial field.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in project accounting and/or project governance roles including a sound understanding of both project management and governance principles preferably with ICT related projects and programs.
- Ability to engage at a strategic level with senior stakeholders to understand strategic Project Investment needs, complexities and timelines and provide relevant advice.
- Team leadership experience and the ability to create and sustain a high performing team.
- Experience in Management Accounting modelling in support of strategic financial insights and experience with product costing.
- You are a strategic thinker with a knack for financial modelling and scenario planning to support executive decision making.
- Proven ability to form strong, trusted internal and external business relationships at all levels to achieve business success, with the ability to be flexible, negotiate and find common ground with stakeholders.
Applying for the role
If you don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity, apply now by:
- Submitting a Comprehensive CV outlining your experience and key achievements relative to the position.
- A covering letter of no more than two pages addressing the key criteria as outlined under role requirements. Please use this as an opportunity to tell us about some situations you have experienced that demonstrate these key criteria and the values we are seeking.
Other Important Information You Need to Know!
Vacancies will be offered on a permanent or fixed term basis. If a similar vacancy in a similar location becomes available in the next 12 months, applicants deemed suitable may be considered.
The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes provision of a current National Police Certificate that is less than twelve months old, declaration of any previous discipline or misconduct findings or allegations, and the verification of claims made throughout the recruitment process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to incur all costs associated with obtaining a National Police Certificate.
If you have any needs that require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact ***********@landgate.wa.gov.au.
