About the role

Oversee Landgate’s financial accounting operations, reporting, performance analysis, controls, and policy functions.

Lead experienced financial accounting officers in a multi-disciplinary Financial Accounting Team in production of reports and administration of financial information systems.

Drive Landgate’s financial reporting including project accounting for complex Asset Investment Plan and non-asset ICT delivery programs.

Support administration of Landgate’s Partial Commercialisation arrangement, dividend, tax equivalent requirements and commercial functions, balanced with general government funded activities, and obligations.

Contribute to planning, strategy and Landgate’s finance direction as part of the Finance Leadership team.

For further information, please contact Lena Willson Senior Manager Budgeting & Forecasting, email Lena.Willson@landgate.wa.gov.au (please don’t send your application to this email address)

About you

You will have an inspiring, hands-on leadership style that brings out the best in experienced professionals and builds a collaborative, high-performing finance team.

You will bring highly developed conceptual, analytical and strategic thinking skills, with experience providing advice and leadership in complex environments.

You have the ability to translate financial information into clear insight, influence decisions at senior levels and achieve outcomes through effective negotiation and engagement.

Role Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Tertiary qualification in accounting and current professional membership with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, or an equivalent recognised overseas professional accounting body.
• Proven experience leading and developing finance and accounting teams to deliver high-quality financial services, reporting and business outcomes.
• Significant experience interpreting and applying accounting standards, taxation laws, legislation and other relevant guidelines, and using financial analysis to provide strategic advice that supports organisational performance and decision-making.
• Significant experience preparing and overseeing complex financial reporting within a government or commercial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain financial integrity across an organisation through effective financial governance, controls, financial management systems and assurance practices.

While not essential, it’s desirable if you can demonstrate:

• Substantial quality and duration of Government trading enterprise (or Statutory Authority) experience in financial accounting delivery and management.
• Relevant experience managing transaction delivery and compliant financial reporting experience in Government or Commercial context.

Applying for the role

To apply, please attach to your application:

• A comprehensive CV outlining your experience and key achievements relative to the position.
• Cover letter (max 3 pages) addressing the criteria listed under ‘Role Requirements’ Use examples that show what you did, how you did it, and the outcome.

Submitting your application

Apply online using the “APPLY FOR JOB” button. For technical issues, contact Recruitment at recruitment@landgate.wa.gov.au; please ensure you leave enough time for any issues to be addressed before the closing time! Late applications will not be accepted.

Eligibility to apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa with valid working rights within Australia.

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.

Equity and Diversity

Landgate is committed to improving employment opportunities and representation across Landgate. As a measure to achieve this, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this recruitment process. First Nations applicants that are deemed suitable and meet the requirements of the role may be prioritised for appointment.

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.

For more information on our agency, our values and employee benefits, visit our website.

Other Important Information You Need to Know!

Permanent role: This is a full time permanent position, however part time arrangements may be considered. Further offers may be made as other similar (permanent or fixed term) role arise

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 recruitment@landgate.wa.gov.au

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