In accordance with the external recruitment freeze announced on 21 December 2015, this vacancy is only open to current permanent (general government) public sector employees as a transfer at substantive level, secondment or acting opportunity. Queries regarding eligibility to apply for this vacancy are to be directed to the nominated contact person.
DO YOU HAVE A PROFESSIONAL APPROACH WITH THE COMMITMENT TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY?
DFES is seeking suitably qualified applicants for a Finance Project Officer. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of assigned financial projects. This includes supporting DFES as the lead agency by managing and successfully delivering the Emergency Services Volunteer Fuel Card Scheme (Scheme) for the life of the project.
The Finance Project Officer will form partnerships with other Government agencies as well as emergency management groups and DFES internal Stakeholders.
WE NEED SOMEONE WHO CAN:
- Provides high quality, customer focused financial and business advisory services to all stakeholders in accordance with government and departmental policies and procedures.
- Manage all communications including response, action or escalation as necessary to manage perceived risk with the Emergency Services Volunteer Fuel Card Scheme (Scheme).
- Provide input for all Ministerial/Parliamentary/Executive questions regarding the Scheme and other assigned financial projects being delivered.
- Responsible for the annual application process for the Scheme, including assessment and administration of applications for the fuel cards.
- Create and distribute project communications including minutes of meetings, presentations, correspondence, reports, and any other communications required on the Scheme and assigned financial project work to stakeholders.
- Take responsibility for analysis and evaluation of the Scheme and assigned financial project work in relation to Budget & all financial reporting including Royalties for Regions reporting and end of financial year reporting as required.
- Prepare financial status reports of the Scheme and assigned financial project work and highlight any urgent insights which need addressing by the department and stakeholders, and
- Provide support to the Director Business Services.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants must apply online, using the 'Apply for Job' button at the top/bottom of the screen.
To apply for this position, please submit the following:
- Evidence of your qualification,
- A statement of no more than 2 pages addressing the following selection criteria:
- Well-developed communications skills,
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and
- Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to solve problems of a complex nature.
- Your current comprehensive resume that clearly demonstrates your experience working within a similar role, and
- The names of two (2) referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.
Your referees may be contacted at various stages in the selection process so if you have any concerns about us contacting them, please advise us when you apply.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE:
- A Tertiary qualification in Commerce or a related discipline,
- Well-developed communications skills,
- Experience in managing and financial reporting of small to medium projects,
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and
- Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to solve problems of a complex nature.
FOR FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION
First read through the attached Job Description Form (JDF) if you are still interested and would like to know more then we encourage you to contact Mahmoud Salahat on (08) 9395 9487 or by email Mahmoud.Salahat@dfes.wa.gov.au
Please note that any contact with DFES during the selection process may form part of the applicant assessment
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
A condition of employment with DFES is that a satisfactory and current National Police Certificate (less than 12 months old) is provided prior to commencement.
DFES is an emergency services organisation and all employees may be required to work business hours or outside of normal business hours to assist with emergencies.
ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY
You must be eligible to work in Australia for the complete length of the contract to be able to apply for this position.
ABOUT US
DFES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency.
Supported by an extensive network of volunteers and career workers, we perform a critical role coordinating emergency services for a range of natural disasters and emergency incidents threatening life and property.