Job opportunity

The Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services is an independent statutory body with a strong focus on performance standards in custodial facilities and the rights of staff and people in detention. It reports to Parliament, providing a high level of transparency and accountability.

The Office’s responsibilities include:

• inspecting each prison, detention centre, court custody centre and lock-ups at least every three years;
• conducting reviews of specific aspects of a custodial service or a specific custodial experience of individuals or groups; and
• managing the Independent Visitors Service.

The Office is seeking applications from suitable people to fill the position of Chief Finance Officer on a permanent part-time basis (0.4 FTE).

THE ROLE

Perform the role of Chief Finance Officer as required by the Financial Management Act 2006 (FMA) and Treasurer’s instructions, prepare budget submissions and control annual reporting requirements.
 

Please refer to the attached job description form for the full work description for this role.

1. Possession of relevant tertiary qualification and associate membership of the Australian Society of CPA’s, Institute of Public Accountants or Institute of Chartered Accountants.
2. Substantial understanding of accountability and financial reporting requirements of State Government, particularly with Statutory Authorities.
3. Significant experience in financial and management accounting and managing budget preparation, monitoring and reporting, and use of SIMS.
4. Highly developed financial analytical and evaluation skills, including the ability to provide effective high level innovative solutions to complex problems.
5. Highly developed communication and negotiation skills with the ability to present clear messages in a concise manner.

For further information about this position, please contact Jane Higgins, Deputy Inspector on 0435 814 133 or jane.higgins@oics.wa.gov.au.

SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the diversity of our staff. We encourage people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identity to apply. Applicants with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

OTHER CONDITIONS

We provide flexible work and leave arrangements, and a range of additional employment benefits to enable staff to balance their work and other commitments.

Select the 'Apply for job' button at either the top or bottom of this advertisement. Emailed applications are not accepted.

Your application should include:

1. A CV outlining your employment history and achievements relevant to this position including contact details for two work related referees, one being your current line manager
2. A cover letter that outlines which role you are applying for, and addresses your suitability for the role with a focus on the following work related requirements:

• Substantial understanding of accountability and financial reporting requirements of State Government, particularly with Statutory Authorities.
• Significant experience in financial and management accounting and managing budget preparation, monitoring and reporting, and use of SIMS.
• Highly developed financial analytical and evaluation skills, including the ability to provide effective high level innovative solutions to complex problems.  
• Highly developed communication and negotiation skills with the ability to present clear messages in a concise manner.

Late, proforma and emailed applications are not accepted.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.