This is a permanent, full time vacancy
About us
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
The Banksia Hill Detention Centre is Western Australia’s only facility for sentenced and remanded young people aged between 10–17 years old. The Centre is directly responsible for ensuring the safety and security of young people in custody, in alignment with the principles outlined in the Young Offenders Act 1994 and Young Offender Regulations 1995
About the role
The Finance Officer is responsible for the effective administration of financial resources of the Centre. Supervises a team that delivers a service to the centre. Coordinates the clerical support functions of the Centre to ensure best practice service delivery standards are met.
The Finance Officer is required to undertake a portfolio of responsibilities allocated by the Coordinator that includes but is not restricted to:
- Credit Card Recoup
- Monitors and reports using Financial Systems
- Trust Account
- Payment and reconciliation of accounts
- Provide the Coordinator Finance & Facilities with figures and documentation to support the preparation of the annual budget and manage the processing of accounts.
- Control and report on expenditure for the Centre in accordance with Government and Department’s policies.
- Control and ensure correct accounting standards are adhered to throughout the Centre in accordance with the Financial Management Act.
- Act as the Certifying Officer for all expenditure for the Centre, in accordance with the Financial Management Act.
- Supervise all financial transactions conducted throughout the Centre including gratuity payments, private cash and canteen operations
- Supervising allocated support staff and associated functions to ensure services are provided to the Centre
Finance Policy, Process and Procedures
- Ensures compliance with public sector finance standards and organisational policies and procedures.
- Researches financial issues, legislation, policies and procedures as required.
- Identifies financial issues and informs Coordinator of any non-compliance with standards, policy, procedure and legislation.
Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.
About you
All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached JDF for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and a statement no more than two pages addressing all the Work related requirements contained in the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Candidate Search
If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to growing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce as a part of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Management Plan and its Aboriginal Workforce Development Strategy. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth.
As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of six (6) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy.
Further Information
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy, please contact Dianne Barton-Wright, Coordinator Finance & Facilities on 9333 9135 for a confidential discussion.
