Want to be a key part of a small team delivering big results?
The Office of the Auditor General for Western Australia is an independent agency reporting directly to Parliament on public sector accountability and performance. We help Parliament hold government to account; are a key source of independent and objective information to the community; and help promote change and improve public services.
The Finance team is part of Business Services delivering high quality and cost-effective corporate services support. Business Services ensures the human, financial and technology resources of the Office are used efficiently and effectively.
About the Role
This role will undertake high-level daily operations such as financial accounting and reporting; budgeting and budget management reporting; and providing advice to internal and external stakeholders.
Back-filling the Chief Financial Officer as required, it also supports the management of multiple stakeholders, ensuring statutory compliance in financial and administrative service delivery to the Office; and the effective management of financial and administrative resources.
The ideal applicant will have:
- the required professional standing to backfill the CFO position and a strong background in statutory financial and budget management frameworks
- knowledge and understanding of the Financial Management Act 2006, Treasurer’s Instructions and Accounting Standards
- excellent financial analysis skills
- experience with computerised Financial Management Information Systems.
We have 1 permanent full-time position available for immediate filling.
Public Sector experience is not an essential requirement.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position we require:
- a comprehensive CV detailing your relevant experience
- a 2 page statement demonstrating the skills and experience that make you the ideal applicant – as outlined above.
You will also need to provide evidence of your essential qualifications and include the names of 2 current and relevant referees who can comment on your experience in a similar role. They will only be contacted for applicants recommended by the selection panel.
For further information regarding this position, please contact Michelle Ellis on 6557 7533.
This position closes on Wednesday 11 November at 12:00pm (noon).
Late and pro-forma applications will not be accepted.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button at the top/bottom of the screen.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer that supports a work life balance.