Job opportunity

Fixed Term commencing approximately 8 April 2024 up to 5 July 2024 with the possibility of a further temporary appointment.

The Department
At the Department of Training and Workforce Development we support Western Australia’s training system to develop the skills and capabilities needed to transform lives while creating strong and vibrant businesses, communities, and the economy.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, youth, women and people of diverse sexualities and genders.

Find out more about our work by visiting our website www.dtwd.wa.gov.au.

The Role
The Director Finance is the Chief Finance Officer and is responsible for leading and directing finance services across the TAFE Sector, which is made up of the Department of Training and Workforce Development and the five TAFE Colleges. The Director Finance leads and directs the strategic management of the total budget for the VET Sector ($583m recurrent and $305m Asset Investment Program for 2017/2018). The Director Finance provides strategic financial management advice and direction concerning the financial implications of, and financial risks to, the current and projected services. The Director Finance is also responsible for the provision of transactional finance services to the TAFE sector.

The Department is committed to improving the representation of women/culturally and linguistically diverse people in senior executive roles under its workforce diversity strategy. This opportunity is offered in accordance with section 31/section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and female/culturally and linguistically diverse candidates who meet the selection criteria for this role will be prioritised for appointment.

Employee Benefits
You will have access to a range of benefits which may include:

• Flexible work arrangements including flexitime and working remotely;
• Flexible leave arrangements, including study leave;
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Contact Officers;
• Career and professional development programs and opportunities; and
• Salary packaging options.

Want to know more?
For full details of the role, eligibility requirements and what we are looking for, read the attached job description and application package.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Glenda Husk, Director Finance on (08) 6551 5120, 0409 733 231 or glenda.husk@dtwd.wa.gov.au

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact Human Resources via dtwdhr@dtwd.wa.gov.au or via (08) 6551 5071.

How to apply
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit an application consisting of:

• a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role and
• a brief covering letter not exceeding two pages, relating your skills and experience to the selection criteria as outlined in the attached Job Description Form.

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.

If you require assistance or cannot access the attachments, please contact us on (08) 9203 3735.

Please note…
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months. The Department may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants. 

Applications close Monday 25 March 2024 at 4:00pm (WST).