This process is for two (2) permanent, full time positions available for immediate filling.

Bring financial insight closer to the decisions that matter. If you are ready to use your finance skills to support better planning, stronger budgeting and practical business decisions, we encourage you to apply.

About the role

This is an opportunity to do more than prepare budgets and reports. These roles are for finance professionals who want to work closely with business areas, understand the pressures they face and help them make better decisions with the funding available.

The Management Accounting team is changing how it works. We are strengthening budgeting discipline, making financial information easier to use and exploring practical ways that tools such as artificial intelligence can improve the support we provide to business.

You will help shape this change by working with managers to improve budget planning, explain financial impacts clearly and identify where processes can be made simpler, more consistent and more useful.

Working on site with business areas may be required to establish and embed the business partner role, build trust and provide advice that is timely and relevant.

If you have strong analytical skills, sound judgement and the ability to explain financial information in plain language, this is a chance to make a practical difference in how Management Accounting supports the Department.

Suitability Requirements

Through the recruitment process, we will be looking for candidates who can demonstrate skills, experience and attributes in relation to the following:

1. Highly developed problem solving, negotiation skills and the ability to analyse and interpret complex business data.
2. High level skills in financial modelling and use of Financial Management Information systems, spreadsheets and database systems.
3. Demonstrated ability to interpret financial performance, forecasts and budget trends, identify key risks and issues, and provide sound advice to support executive financial reporting.
4. Demonstrated ability to identify priorities, manage competing deadlines and deliver accurate financial advice in a changing work environment.

Eligibility

To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

Benefits and opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Career pathway opportunities.
• Learning and development opportunity programs.
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.

Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Application process

How to apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We require you to submit:

1. Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
2. Contact details of two (2) recent work referees, one (1) of whom should be your current or most recent supervisor where possible.
3. A statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the following Suitability Requirements listed below (refer to the section above). Please provide examples to support your claims.

• Highly developed problem solving, negotiation skills and the ability to analyse and interpret complex business data.
• High level skills in financial modelling and use of Financial Management Information systems, spreadsheets and database systems.

All the remaining Suitability Requirements listed in the section above will be assessed at a later stage in the process.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with section 7d of the Commissioner’s Instructions No.48 – Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Permanent Vacancies, and section 9d of the Commissioner Instructions 49 - Recruitment, Selection and Appointment to Fixed Term Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered at Perth Metropolitan area during this period.

Candidate Search

If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.

For Further Job Related Information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy, please contact Sam Waters on (08) 9264 1144 for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support by following this link. 

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. For a confidential discussion about support or adjustments, please contact the person listed above or email workforcediversity@justice.wa.gov.au. 

Submitting your application

To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

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