Senior Executive Service (SES) Appointment - Up to 5 Years

About the Division

The Business Services Division (the Division), as part of the Department of Communities, is responsible for a number of corporate services which support operational excellence through the provision of strong data, financial, information governance and systems, facilities and emergency relief outcomes through business partnering and close engagement with our customers.

This position works within the Finance Directorate (the Directorate) of the Business Services Division, which is responsible for budgeting, management reporting and financial analysis, and resource planning and advice.

The Role

The Director Management Accounting and Financial Analysis participates as a member of the Finance leadership group to contribute to strategic development of the Directorate and the management of client-centred and place-based issues and responses.

The position will be required to ensure the budgeting framework provides sufficient granularity around the initial settings for the budget and forward estimates to ensure resources are allocated in a manner that maximises the benefit to the community and meet the information and process requirements of central agencies, including Department of Treasury.

More specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supports the Chief Finance Officer in establishing and maintaining the Budgeting, Reporting and Financial Analysis Framework.
• Ensures that financial and key performance indicator (KPI) data collected and reported to internal and external stakeholders is timely and accurate.
• Provides complex financial analysis for a large number of investments.
• Plays a key role in the development of strategic documents and plans for the Department including the Strategic Assets Plan, Capital Works Program, Capital Investment Program, and budget submission by providing technical and functional input.

Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for more information. For any position specific enquiries, we encourage you to contact Pratthana Hunt, Chief Finance Officer at Pratthana.Hunt@communities.wa.gov.au or Graeme Jones, Deputy Director General Business Services on 0481 094 505 during business hours only

Qualification Requirements

You must have a current membership of either CPA Australia as a Certified Practising Accountant or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia as a Chartered Accountant.

What are we looking for?

To succeed in the position, you must be a forward-thinking leader with substantial knowledge and experience of current strategic trends and issues within a finance and budgeting environment, and experience producing high level quality organisation-wide outcomes during times of change and uncertainty.

The Opportunity

This full time, fixed term Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment is for a period of up to 5 years and will be based at Communities’ offices in Walyalup Koort, Fremantle.

Walyalup Koort is a great location close to the Fremantle Markets, various new cafes and eateries (click here to find out more) and a car park, as well as walking distance to the Fremantle train station and Bathers Beach.

In return for your skills, passion, and commitment we will offer you a challenging job, a safe and healthy working environment, and a range of benefits (subject to eligibility) including:

• Flexible working arrangements (including flexible working hours, 9-day fortnight consideration, and work from work options)
• Access to motor vehicle benefits
• Additional 3 Days Public Service Leave per annum
• Eligibility to join the Fitness Passport program
• 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• 10 days Disability Leave
• 5 days Reproductive Health Leave
• Discount on private health insurance
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirations
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for you and your family
• 5 days cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
• Working for a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program.

The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract employment that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.

Leadership Context

We believe all our people are leaders irrespective of their role. We consider this as critical to our success and, to support this, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the expected behaviours and mindsets of our employees as outlined in Building Leadership Impact. The leadership context of this position is Multiple Area Leader.

Leadership in this context is about leading teams to achieve the strategic direction of a number of different business areas and to implement the associated operational strategies.

Want to join us?

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above or below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A current resume/CV.
2. A three/four-page written application addressing Essential Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria)
3. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
4. An application form (for hard copy applications only).

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact the SES Employment Team at SES.HR@communities.wa.gov.au.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

TTY/voice calls - 133 677

Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727

SMS relay - 0423 677 767

Integrity and Honesty

The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity. 

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.  

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, and youth.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact SES Employment Team at SES.HR@communities.wa.gov.au. Applicants who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.