This is a permanent full-time position commencing July 2025
The Financial Policy and Governance Branch is part of the Financial Services Directorate and is responsible for:
- the development, implementation and monitoring of policies, procedures, guidelines and standards that support the Division
- the development and maintenance of financial policies for Schools
- the development of policies and guidelines associated with gifts, travel and hospitality
- the development, implementation and coordination of the compliance audit program
The Role
The Finance and Commercial Services Division is seeking a highly motivated Senior Compliance Officer to join the financial services branch.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
Are you an experienced enthusiastic and curious compliance/audit professional looking for a senior level opportunity to further your career?
A great opportunity exists to join a vibrant and enthusiastic team of compliance review/audit professionals. The school compliance review program is a key part of the governance and assurance framework over finances in WA public schools. The program works with school staff and promotes a positive culture of high integrity, self awareness and self improvement.
This diverse senior level school compliance officer position presents an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified financial audit or compliance professional to lead and contribute towards supporting schools, and great outcomes for the Department of Education.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to lead a team of two (2) compliance officers as well as managing and undertaking financial compliance audits against the Department’s financial management framework.
Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience and well developed knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework, standards, risk management and best practice methodologies relevant to financial compliance.
You will ideally have well developed interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships, and work independently and in a team environment.
The role is based at 151 Royal St East Perth, and requires regular travel to school sites to conduct onsite reviews and provides opportunity to travel around the State. Travel related costs are met by the Department in accordance with Public Sector Award.
The Department is on the CPA Recognised Employer Program and we also provide mentoring for the Institute of Chartered Accounts Australia and New Zealand CA Program. This opportunity presents career and skills growth, great work culture, support and mentorship.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Marina Savic, Principal Consultant - School Compliance on 9264 4809 or marina.savic@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- hold relevant tertiary qualification in business, commerce, finance or related field or equivalent substantial experience.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- hold or obtain a current Western Australian Driver’s Licence as the position requires significant travel throughout the metropolitan area as well as some travel in regional locations.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated well developed knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework, standards, risk management and best practice methodologies relevant to financial compliance.
- Demonstrated well developed skills and experience in leading projects or audits/reviews, including allocating, managing and coordinating resources, developing project plans and reviewing progress to ensure delivery of agreed outcomes.
- Demonstrated well developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to establish, maintain and enhance relationships with clients and staff in order to achieve work goals and priorities.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE970274
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 3 June 2025
