Executive Director

3 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Buscojobs Full time

Executive Director - Finance and Commercial Services Branch

Division: Education Business Services

Salary: Class 3, $225,590 per annum (PSCA 2024)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

FTE:

Location: East Perth

Closing Date: :30 PM

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE991715

This is a 5-year fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP.

About the Branch

Finance and Commercial Services (FaCS) is responsible for:

  • Delivering the Department's strategic financial objectives to ensure high standards of governance and risk management, and the ongoing monitoring and enhancement of accounting practices, standards, and systems.
  • Financial planning and linking financial planning with budget allocation and management.
  • Commercial services to develop and implement frameworks and tools to support commercial decision-making, ensure financial and contract risk management, and provide commercial advice and management.

As the Chief Finance Officer, you will oversee a budget of $ billion and work in collaboration with all areas of the Department to provide effective financial and procurement leadership, guidance, and direction.

About You

As a key part of the Corporate Executive, you will lead the Department's strategic financial objectives through the development, implementation, and monitoring of business needs and initiatives. You will undertake the role of Chief Finance Officer for the Department as prescribed in the Financial Management Act 2006 and ensure corporate governance requirements and risk management standards are met.

The successful applicant will establish and maintain effective partnerships, networks, and forums with key internal and external stakeholders at a state and national level. With high-level collaboration and negotiation skills, you will provide financial and procurement consultancy services and strategic, timely advice to the Minister for Education, Director General, and Deputy Director General of Education Business Services.

You will have knowledge of financial management systems and reporting to enable effective monitoring of financial systems in schools, ensuring accountability and compliance. With a proactive approach, you will identify trends and emerging issues that may impact the Department's performance and reform opportunities.

If shortlisted, applicants should be available for interviews in the first week of September 2025.

Further Job Related Information

Full details of the role, including selection criteria and eligibility and training requirements, are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity of our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Building Leadership Impact

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people. For more information, please visit [website]. The leadership context for this role is Multiple Area Leader.

How to Apply

To be considered, complete the online application form and attach:

  1. A CV (up to 4 pages) outlining your employment history and relevant professional learning.
  2. A statement (up to 3 pages) addressing the criteria outlined in the JDF: Leads collectively, Thinks through complexity, Delivers on high leverage areas, Builds capacity.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences assessed further in the recruitment process.

Please refer to the attached for more details.

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