Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE612943
This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing April 2020 and ending December 2021
The Finance and Commercial Services Division is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and committed Principal Project Officer – Finance Support in the Financial Services Directorate.
The successful applicant will have a lead role to plan, manage and coordinate the development and implementation of projects, in particular the transition of Residential Colleges’ financial policy, systems, processes and controls, and other matters relating to financial governance to correlate with schools where relevant. The role will contribute to the strategic direction of this transition.
You will be expected to promote a culture supportive of collaboration, innovation and continuous business process improvement, including identifying where systematic change and capacity building in the residential colleges may be required, and addressing identified risks, audit compliance needs and provide support with the development and review of system-wide strategies, guidelines and standards.
As the Principal Project Officer – Finance Support you will liaise with senior officers within central office, regional offices, schools and Residential Colleges and provide advice and support to Residential Colleges to integrate systems development and enhancements into their environments. Also provide advice, support and training to finance officers and Residential College staff in response to needs identified through research and analysis of performance.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our branch for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- Considerable understanding and knowledge of policy, procedures and accounting practices within the legislative framework, such as the Financial Management in Schools Policy and Procedures, School Education Act, State Supply Act, the Financial Management Act, Regulations and Treasurer’s Instructions and Tax legislations.
- Highly developed skills and experience in the management of the provision of user friendly and integrated financial management systems and substantial knowledge of contemporary financial management methodologies, systems and practices.
- Highly developed skills and experience in achieving outcomes and delivering quality projects and services consistent with customer needs and defined quality expectations, including timeliness.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to undertake productive consultation, collaboration and negotiation and to build effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders on complex financial issues.
- Highly developed written communication skills, including extensive experience in preparing reports, briefing papers and responses to Senior Executive and/or Ministerial/Parliamentary requests.
- Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills to provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the branch may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
For further job related information:
Please contact Trish Fraga-Diaz, Director Financial Services, by telephoning (08) 9264 5187 or emailing Trish.Fraga-Diaz@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A statement addressing the Work Related Requirements, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements:
Employees will be required to:
- hold a recognised tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business, Finance or related area
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
- undertake frequent travel to schools and regional education offices
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 10 February 2020
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED