The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning and Performance Manager to join our Corporate Services Division.
This role provides strategic leadership and accountability for the agency’s enterprise‑wide financial planning and performance frameworks. It leads the delivery of strategic planning support, operational planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, business analysis, and external financial liaison.
The position ensures Finance is a proactive and trusted business partner, delivering high‑quality insights that enable evidence‑based decision‑making, drive financial sustainability, and strengthen organisational performance.
The Insurance Commission will offer a five-year contract with a competitive remuneration package to attract an outstanding candidate.
The Person
In addition to possessing:
- A bachelor qualification in accounting, business or commerce; and
- Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants as a CA, or the Australian Society of CPA's as a CPA, or an equivalent accounting body;
have the capability to:
- Undertake strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at senior levels, with the ability to communicate complex financial and analytical information clearly and persuasively;
- Lead and integrate strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and business analysis in a complex environment;
- Effectively lead high-performing finance teams, including coaching, capability uplift, workforce planning and performance management;
- Design, enhance and apply analytical models, performance frameworks and forecasting methodologies; and
- Integrate robust financial governance, data integrity, compliance and continuous improvement in planning, reporting and forecasting processes.
You will receive ongoing training, coaching and mentoring to enhance your skills.
About Us
The Insurance Commission is a State owned Government Trading Enterprise that provides motor injury insurance to 2.7 million Western Australian motorists and manages the self-insurance arrangements of the Western Australian Government.
The Insurance Commission generated $1.4 billion in revenue over six months to 31 December 2025 and holds nearly $9.7 billion in assets, making it a major self-funded statutory authority.
At the Insurance Commission we are committed to a high performance corporate culture and having a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers. Our commitment to continuous improvement is creating new opportunities for talented people to enhance service delivery.
What You’ll Enjoy
Benefits of working with us include flexible working arrangements, career development opportunities and a Perth CBD location close to transport hubs. For more information, refer to our Careers page.
A competitive salary will be offered to the successful applicant commensurate with skills and experience.
Workplace Diversity
The Insurance Commission aims to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and encourages applications from women, young people, Indigenous Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disability.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application and throughout the recruitment process. All information provided is private and confidential and will only be used for the purposes of providing reasonable adjustments.
Partnership with the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator
We have partnered with Job Access - National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to help us build a more inclusive environment that meets the objectives outlined in our Human Resource Blueprint and the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. Further information about their services is available on their website.
Application Requirements
To be considered, applicants are encouraged to provide a detailed resume and a two page response addressing all the work related requirements for the role contained in the job description form.
Appointment Information
In addition to the immediately available position, appointments may be made from this process within a twelve month period to similar positions that may be permanent or contract, including fixed term appointments with the possibility of extension or subsequent permanency.
Please note that we may elect to engage an external recruitment firm to source additional candidates at any stage of this recruitment and selection process.
Any offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening. This includes an Australian Criminal History Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia Check and Verification of Qualification/s (if applicable). Additional role specific checks may also be required (i.e. Working with Children check).
Enquiries
For further information about the role please contact William Stirling, Finance Manager on (08) 9264 3526.
If you have any technical difficulties in applying or access needs that may require adjustments during the application and interview process please contact P&C on (08) 9264 3515 or email Human.resources@icwa.wa.gov.au.
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