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Join an innovative agency that values collaboration, growth and flexibility and improves the lives of Western Australians.
At Finance we are committed to delivering the best results for our customers. We provide strategic advice to government, build infrastructure projects, such as schools and hospitals, buy goods and services for government, collect the State's revenue and support the Western Australian economy through administering grants and rebates.
Our values of clarity, empathy, growth and collaboration guide everything we do. We value diversity and encourage different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. We are committed to making Finance the best place to work for everyone.
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.
We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, young person or person with disability seeking assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on . If you are a person living with disability and require any adjustments or accommodations, please contact Leanne McDonnell on or via email at .
When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
- flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week.
- professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career.
- generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work.
- access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work.
- corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs.
- Opportunity to support our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Finance Indigenous Network (FIN), Gender Equity Champions Group, and Youth Working Group.
About The Role:
As the Chief Finance Officer and Chief Procurement Officer you will lead and manage the activities of the Financial Services function. You will provide high level strategic leadership and direction to the delivery of contemporary financial accounting, budget management, procurement, fleet management and business services.
In this pivotal role, you will lead a high-performing team that is committed to quality customer service and advice, teamwork, equity, integrity and continuous learning. The role recognises opportunities to enhance service delivery and builds and sustains relationships at senior levels to effect change.
About You:
The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with demonstrated relevant financial acumen. You will have proven experience leading financial, accounting, and procurement functions and thrive at leading high-performing teams. You will be someone who establishes a clear vision and plans, responds positively to change and uncertainty, and manages risks effectively. Your leadership skills will champion contemporary people management practices, foster collaborative behaviour and you communicate complex information clearly to engage and influence stakeholders.
As a key senior leader at Finance, the Chief Finance Officer will embrace and exemplify our values.
This position is a Multiple Area Leader . This means that you will lead leaders to achieve the strategic direction of a number of different functions and priorities. You will implement operational strategy and take the lead for shaping its short and medium-term directions. You will contribute strategic value by determining the focus areas for delivery through a broader lens and determine the timing of future growth for your area of responsibility.
How to Apply:
If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:
- A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
- A cover letter of two (2) pages or less, outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and demonstrate leadership behaviours and alignment to our Values.
You will need to demonstrate your alignment to Finance's Values throughout the process to be considered suitable.
As the position has an essential role requirement specific to Treasurer's Instruction 2, you may need to provide documentation to evidence this requirement.
Psychometric testing and/or virtual interviews may be used as part of this recruitment process.
Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won't accept late and incomplete applications.
