Chief Finance Officer

2 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia VenuesWest Full time

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Chief Finance Officer

Not all jobs are created equal, and right now, the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is looking for an experienced Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to support the Department achieve its purpose in finding solutions to create a vibrant future for all Western Australians.

What makes this pivotal position so special? You will play a leading role in ensuring the Department achieves its vision: respecting the past; creating opportunities today; and planning for the future.

Naturally you will provide strategic leadership and management of the Department's statewide financial, business and procurement services.

You will also support the Director General and Corporate Executive with strategic and operational planning and management, and provide timely advice on the financial, business, and procurement implications of policy decisions under consideration by the Department.

This is a fixed term full-time position (up to five years) and this process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise within the Department and across the WA public sector in the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment.

The Department is located in prime position within the Perth CBD, above the Perth Underground rail, close to the Wellington Street Bus Station and City CAT services.

We are looking for a proactive, results-driven, finance professional who can lead a team in delivering quality, responsive and accurate financial planning and budget management services and can demonstrate the following:

  • Substantial experience in the application of public sector financial management frameworks, legislation, policies and processes.
  • Extensive and demonstrated experience in leading the preparation of internal budgets, statutory reporting, accounting and financial management in a large and complex environment.
  • Knowledge of current and emerging trends in best practice financial management and accounting practice principles.

Other requirements for the role can be obtained from the Job Description Form attached. Core leadership behaviours outlined in the Leadership Expectations are also applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Multi Area Leader . The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.

As a senior member of the organisation, you will champion the Department's values, fostering integrity, respect, collaboration, professionalism and innovation within an environment of transparency and accountability and we expect all successful candidates to be capable of operating in line with these beliefs. Successful candidates will also need to operate within the Public Sector's Code of Ethics.

How to apply: All applications are submitted online. Select 'Apply for Job', located at either top or bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:

  • Comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
  • 2 page statement demonstrating your abilities to meet the requirements of the role as outlined in the JDF and what you can bring to the Department.

FURTHER INFORMATION

If you would like to know more, please contact Santa Cardenia on or email to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to this address or contact this address for assistance with lodging your application.

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the DPLH is an attractive proposition, please read the Applicant Information Pack .

In our pursuit of diversity at senior levels, the Department encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants – If you would like to have a confidential discussion with Harley Coyne, our Aboriginal Employment Manager, about the recruitment process please contact him on or email .

Accessibility: If you have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact our HR Services team on or email .

The Department will conduct National Police Clearances and Conflict-of-Interest Declaration and a Declaration of Outside Interests are to be completed by all applicants who are successful in this recruitment process.

Applications must be submitted prior to 4.00pm AWST on Monday 20 May 2024.

Lodgement is system generated, and any submissions made on or after 4.00pm will not be accepted.

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