Assistant Director, Office of the Deputy Director General Service and Invest
Level 8, $151,827 - $164,428 pa, PSCSAA 2024
Join an innovative agency that values collaboration, growth and flexibility and improves the lives of Western Australians.
At Finance we are committed to delivering the best results for our customers. We provide strategic advice to government, build infrastructure projects, such as schools and hospitals, buy goods and services for government, collect the State’s revenue and support the Western Australian economy through administering grants and rebates.
Our values of clarity, empathy, growth and collaboration guide everything we do. We value diversity and encourage different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. We are committed to making Finance the best place to work for everyone.
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.
We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, young person or person with disability seeking assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64. If you are a person living with disability and require any adjustments or accommodations, please contact Leanne McDonnell on (08) 6551 1268 or via email at leanne.mcdonnell@finance.wa.gov.au. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.
When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
- flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week.
- professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career.
- generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work.
- access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work.
- corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs.
- Opportunity to support our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Finance Indigenous Network (FIN), Gender Equity Champions Group, and Youth Working Group.
About The Role:
This position is responsible for supporting the Deputy Director General (DDG) to provide accurate, timely and consistent advice to the Corporate Executive, Director General, external customers and the Minister. The position also coordinates information flows across the Service and Invest Directorate and collaborates with senior representatives across Finance and externally to achieve business priorities. The position manages the office of the DDG, identifies opportunities, provides advice and supports the DDG to manage strategic issues through an informed approach.
This position operates in the context of Leading Others.
About You:
You are a leader with strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills focused on delivering values-based customer outcomes. You identify and solve problems in a clear, collaborative and innovative way by building and maintaining positive relationships across teams, directorates and agencies.
You have skills and experience working in a similar role including leading an executive office and working with and for senior executives, alongside a sound understanding of government and corporate services.
You are adept at, and enjoy, solving complex issues across diverse topics and functions.
Above all, you will be committed to demonstrating and upholding our values, helping to contribute to Finance as the best place to work.
How to Apply:
If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:
1. A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
2. Cover letter of no more than two (2) pages, outlining your suitability for the role in the context of the essential work-related requirements, demonstrated leadership behaviours and alignment to our Values.
You will need to demonstrate your alignment to Finance’s Values throughout the process to be considered suitable.
Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.
Further Job-Related Information:
For further information about the position please contact Leanne McDonnell on 0481 011 654 (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).
To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack, Job Description Form, and Leadership Behaviours. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.
If you are unable to view or download the documents, please call (08) 6557 8111 and select option 1, or email recruitment@finance.wa.gov.au, mentioning the vacancy reference number VCID03135 for assistance.
Currently there is one (1) permanent full-time position available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twelve (12) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.
The Department may conduct an Executive Search to supplement the field of applicants.
