Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE880719
This is a ten (10) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
The Role and our Branch
The Financial Policy and Governance Branch is part of the Financial Services Directorate and is responsible for:
- development, implementation and monitoring of policies, procedures, guidelines and standards that support the Finance and Commercial Services Division
- development and maintenance of financial policies for schools and associated guidelines
- development of specific Departmental policies and guidelines including gifts, travel and hospitality
- development, implementation and coordination of the school compliance review program.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The Senior Financial Policy Officer is responsible for the development, interpretation and administration of corporate and financial management policies and procedures for central services and schools.
As the Senior Financial Policy Officer, you will provide specialist services including the development, implementation, monitoring and review of financial management policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards, the Financial Management Act 2006, Financial Regulations, Treasurer’s Instructions and other related legislation.
You will offer branch support by developing, reviewing and maintaining the financial management manuals for central services and schools. You will also liaise with customers and provide stakeholder support by developing key relationships with stakeholders in contributing to the activities and direction of the Directorate.
Cultural Diversity
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria:
1. Demonstrated considerable experience with development, reviewing and streamlining financial policy.
2. Demonstrated well developed conceptual and analytical skills.
4. Demonstrated well developed planning and organisational skills with the ability to coordinate and deliver key outcomes on schedule.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. Remaining selection criteria can be found on the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
All inquiries are welcomed
Please contact Naomi Higgie, A/Manager - Financial Services by telephoning (08) 9264 0198 or emailing naomi.higgie@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.
Your application should include:
- A two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and Training Requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- hold relevant tertiary qualification in business, commerce, finance or related field or equivalent substantial experience
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check if required
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 5 March 2024.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our division for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
