Executive Director

4 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Department of Education, Western Australia Full time
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 the provision of high standards of governance and risk management and the on-going monitoring and enhancement of the 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 and ensure financial and contract risk management and the provision of commercial advice and management.

As the Chief Finance Officer you will be oversee a budget of $7.7 billion and works in collaboration with all areas of the Departments to provide effective financial and procurement leadership, guidance and direction.

About You

As a key part of Corporate Executive, you will lead the Department's strategic financial objectives through the development, implementation and monitoring of business needs and initiatives. You will be required to 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 provide strategic and timely advice to the Minister for Education, Director General and Deputy Director General Education Business Services.

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

If applicants are shortlisted to the next stage, applicants to 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).

For more in depth information about the role, please contact Jen McGrath, Deputy Director General Education Business Services on 08 9264 5338 or Jen.Mcgrath@education.wa.edu.au .

Equity and Diversity

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

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Building Leadership Impact

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

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, please complete the online application form and attach the following:
  • A CV of up to 4 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position;
  • A statement (in no more than 3 pages) addressing the following criteria, as outlined in the JDF:
    • Leads collectively
    • Thinks through complexity
    • Delivers on high leverage areas
    • Build capacity
    Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

    Please refer to the attached for further information on how to apply. It is recommended you consider all information contained in the advertisement any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

    Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

    For technical support submitting your application, or if you do not receive a confirmation email once submitted, please contact the Executive Recruitment Team on 08 9264 8317.

    Subsequent Appointments

    Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

    Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 29 August 2025
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