Job opportunity

The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is seeking a highly motivated, outcome driven senior executive to fill the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) within the Business and Corporate Services (BCS) Division.

The position will report directly to the Assistant Director General – Business and Corporate Services and will be responsible for:

• Implementing change;
• Proven risk and financial management capabilities;
• Extensive expertise in successfully controlling major budgets;
• Demonstrates superior people management skills;
• Can work collaboratively in a team environment.

As the CFO, you must be highly skilled in negotiation, communication, problem solving, have a proven ability to build rapport and partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated a commitment to enhancing our organisational culture, operational strategy, the creation and ongoing development and review of internal control systems, processes and financial operations.

It is a requirement that the occupant of this role has relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, commerce, business or equivalent and membership of CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants, the National Institute of Accountants or an appropriate recognised overseas accounting body.

The position will be responsible for managing the finance team and will be accountable for overseeing the department’s financial planning, financial operation, funding, treasury functions and will participate and contribute to relevant management, boards and other committee activities as required.

This is a Senior Executive Service (SES) contract for up to five (5) years that may be offered. This is a full-time position; however flexible work arrangements may be considered.

The department in our pursuit for equal gender representation at senior levels encourages applications from women for this vacancy.

The department's values are an integral part of how we do business and we expect all successful candidates to be capable of operating in line with these beliefs. Successful candidates would also need to operate within the Public Sector's Code of Ethics. Attached to this advert is a copy of the departments Values Capability Framework.

Our Values: Integrity – Respect – Collaboration – Professionalism – Innovation

Public Sector Code of Ethics: Personal Integrity – Relationships with others - Accountability

How to apply and Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Simply select Apply for Job, located at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions. Applicants are requested to submit:

1. A Curriculum Vitae not exceeding six (6) pages.

2. A covering letter of no more than three (3) pages demonstrating in accordance with the Public-Sector Leadership Capability Profile for Level 9:

•  Understands the organisation’s direction and role within government and society including the whole of government agenda. Considers multiple perspectives when assessing the ramifications of issues.
• Drives a culture of achievement. Ensuring ideas and intended actions become a reality and that planned projects result in expected outputs. Strives for quality and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Approaches negotiations with a strong grasp of the key issues. Presents a convincing and balanced rationale. Anticipates the position of the other party and is aware of the extent of potential for compromise.
• Commits to achieving key outcomes for the organisation. Demonstrates personal drive and a proven ability to deliver outcomes.
• Tell us how you would apply the department’s values and ethics into this role and the contribution you would make.

If you would like to learn more about this position, please contact Gail McGowan, Director General on (08) 6551 9365 to discuss the role in further detail (not to be contacted for assistance with lodging your application).

For technical assistance please contact the People Capability & Innovation Team on (08) 6551 8002.

Please note the department may elect to conduct an Executive Search to supplement the field of applicants.

Applications must be submitted prior to 4.00PM on Friday 30 November 2018.

Lodgement is system generated, any submissions on or after 4:00PM will not be accepted.

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