Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE809878
This is a permanent full-time position commencing May 2023
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- 10 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
The Role and our Branch
The Finance Systems team are seeking to appoint a highly dedicated and hands-on individual to the role of Principal Systems Officer – Finance Applications Specific Configuration (ASC).
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The Principal Systems Officer – Finance ASC is responsible for the administration, maintenance and development of Oracle eBusiness Suite. The successful applicant will work closely with the business areas to analyse business processes to identify and advice opportunities for improvements including efficient and effective use of the system, and design, develop and implement new and enhanced processes through eBusiness Suite. The successful applicant will also provide level 3 technical support including resolution of user problems for various Finance applications including Oracle eBusiness suite and Oracle Apex, and assist in managing and implementing initiatives by liaising with internal & external ICT teams .
Cultural Diversity
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.
Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated substantial experience in the administration, maintenance, support and development of an Enterprise Resource Planning system, particularly the Oracle eBusiness suite, in a large and complex organisation.
- Demonstrated highly developed innovation, conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills in relation to Enterprise Resource Planning systems and business processes.
- Demonstrated highly developed planning and organisational skills in the management of resources and timelines, including the ability to manage subordinate staff.
- Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to undertake high level consultations, collaborations and negotiations.
- Demonstrated considerable knowledge of, and substantial experience in, financial and accounting principles, concepts and practices.
For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
All inquiries are welcomed
Please contact Gurpreet Khurana, Team Lead Finance Systems by telephoning (08) 9264 8774 or emailing Gurpreet.Khurana@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 all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and Training Requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencing employment
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
- complete
- the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- training specific to this role required by Department policy; and
- the Department’s training in Accountability 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, 27 March 2023.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
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 division 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.
