Manager Finance Services
Division:
Finance and Commercial Services Directorate
Position No:
P0052115
Salary:
Level 8 $150,676 pa - $174,364 pa MRWA EBA + 11.5% superannuation
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
East Perth
Closing Date:
2024-11-11 1:00 PM

People need to get to work, home and everywhere in between and businesses rely on our roads. With a rich history dating back to 1926 and exciting future ahead, Main Roads Western Australia is the WA State Government agency responsible for managing the State's road network safely, connecting people and places. Main Roads is not just about roads. It’s about people.

About the Role

Join our Finance Services Branch as a leader responsible for the seamless operation of our team. In this pivotal role, you will execute the Financial Services business plan, align with corporate goals and expectations, and implement policies in coordination with Treasury initiatives.

You will lead and inspire your team, placing a strong focus on employee management and performance enhancement. Your ability to cultivate a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance will be essential in developing talent and motivating team members to achieve their best. As the primary liaison with statutory government authorities, you will ensure effective communication and compliance.

Success in this position requires exceptional interpersonal skills and well-developed conceptual and analytical abilities, enabling you to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. You will work closely with various stakeholders across Main Roads to identify gaps and implement improvements, leveraging your analytical skills to enhance business processes and systems.

Your expertise in managing resources, overseeing budgets, exercising sound judgement, and evaluating performance will be critical to our success. Strong decision-making, strategic vision, and exceptional leadership qualities will empower you to drive our Financial Services business objectives.

About You

We are seeking a self-motivated and results-oriented professional with a proven track record in employee and performance management. To excel in this position, you must possess:

  • Extensive experience in leading teams and effectively managing employee performance.
  • A proven ability to foster a positive team culture and encourage professional growth through constructive feedback and development opportunities.
  • Expertise in financial management, policy formulation, and statutory reporting in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, Treasurer’s Instructions, and the Financial Management Act.

A Tertiary qualification in accounting with CPA or equivalent membership is essential for this role.

If you are eager to advance your career within an innovative environment and contribute to the strategic direction of Main Roads, we would love to hear from you!

What We Offer

At Main Roads, you can have a challenging, flexible and rewarding career that takes you exactly where you want to go with an organisation who supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.

In addition to our competitive salary and 11.5% superannuation, the following initiatives/benefits may be available:

  • Attractive leave provisions
  • Additional 3 days Public Service Leave per annum
  • Choice of a 40 or 37.5 hour working week
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Health and wellbeing focus

Submitting Your Application

Please submit the following as part of your application:

  • A comprehensive CV demonstrating relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
  • A copy of your Tertiary qualification in accounting with CPA or equivalent membership (essential).
  • A statement outlining your extensive skill, knowledge and experience in the following four (4) criteria in no more than four (4) pages:
    1. Managing employee behaviour, performance and development
    2. The implementation and management of financial management systems in a large organisation
    3. Delivery of customer focused financial services in a large complex Infrastructure, Assets and Works organisation
    4. Finance policy formulation and implementation and statutory reporting in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, Treasurer’s                 Instructions and the Financial Management Act.

If you have any questions about the role, contact Phil D’Souza, Executive Director Finance and Commercial Services on (08) 9323 4164 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.

For any general enquires, or if you have any support of access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternative format for submitting your application), contact Thao Le Ho on (08) 9323 4147 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au

If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, including if you are experiencing issues with the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), please contact RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or send an e-mail to ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com.

Once you are ready, click the ‘apply’ button. Allow plenty of time to complete and submit your online application as late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.

We're building a diverse workforce

At Main Roads, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live, fostering an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.

We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a registered Disability Confident Recruiter, a member of Pride in Diversity as LGBTQIA+ allies, an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity, and guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, we are committed to providing meaningful training and employment opportunities to deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Apply now to join us!

Additional Information 

All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process. 

Applicants are required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire and obtain a National Police Clearance prior to appointment as part of this recruitment process.

Applicants deemed as suitable for but not appointed to this role may also be considered for appointment to “similar vacancies” within Main Roads subject to business requirements.

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