(3 Days Left) Senior Financial Analyst

Overview

Position Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Agency: Western Australia Police Service

Branch: Financial Strategy & Planning

Location: Perth

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

Salary: Level 6, $120,457 - $132,753 p.a. (PSCSAA 2024)

Closing Date: 2025-10-13 4:00 PM

Position Objective

This position manages the internal and external budget management framework, incorporating the WA Police Force’s annual budget submission and mandatory budget reporting processes to government. Provides professional advice and assistance in the development of financial strategies to obtain the financial resources required to meet the agency’s strategic objectives which includes performing cost benefit analysis, financial modelling and other costing exercises on a regular basis.

Specialist Pre-requisite

Dependant on local level business needs, it is a requirement that the position holder is successful in obtaining and maintaining a NEGATIVE VETTING LEVEL 2 security clearance for the duration of their appointment in the position. Only Australian Citizens are eligible to hold and maintain the NEGATIVE VETTING LEVEL 2 security clearance. Any applicants who are currently not an Australian Citizen must be aware that this is an essential requirement to fulfil this position (please refer to the attached position description). While there is nothing to preclude applicants from applying for the position if they have not yet been granted Australian Citizenship, successful applicants should be aware that they cannot be appointed unless they are in the process of applying for Australian Citizenship and are eligible to become an Australian Citizen prior to appointment.

Application Process

Please ensure you complete, sign and scan the Integrity Check Consent Form (refer attached) and submit it along with your application (the Integrity Check Consent Form is not required for current WA Police Force employees).

Applicants are asked to address the following work-related requirements in no more than two (2) pages:

- Business and financial analytical skills - Applying business and financial analysis techniques and methodologies. Gathering information and analysing current and emerging trends, issues, impacts, opportunities and options. Developing models, processes, standards and criteria to support budget management and corporate decision-making processes.

- Conceptual skills - Visualising concepts, analysing and understanding ideas, systems, data and interrelationships. Formulating possible solution and options to address business problems and issues and making recommendations.

Applicants are also required to submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Your CV should provide enough detail (dot points are sufficient) to allow the selection panel to assess your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the Key Accountabilities of the attached Position Description Form. The CV must also include the names and contact details of two referees who can comment on the applicant’s ability to satisfy all of the Essential Work Related Requirements. Applicants should nominate at least one immediate supervisor/manager unless exceptional circumstances exist.

Other Conditions & Information

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the metropolitan area. If the successful applicant declines or vacates the advertised position, the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the initial date of the appointment.

Integrity and criminal checks will be conducted if the recommended applicant is not a current WA Police Force employee. Any relocation costs associated with appointment to these positions may be the responsibility of the successful applicants.

Substantive Equality & Work Health & Safety (WHS)

The WA Police Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women to apply. The Department promotes flexible family-friendly work practices and provides reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively.

WHS is a vital component within the WA Police Force. Safety is a partnership between the employer and employees and is integrated into decision-making processes. There is a duty of care to ensure employees are not adversely affected by alcohol or drugs in the workplace; testing for alcohol and drugs is conducted to promote health, welfare and safety.

Further Job-Related Information

For further information, please contact Sharon Urwin on (08) 9222 1234.

Submitting Your Application

Applicants are requested to apply online. You must have a valid email address and be ready to attach your resume, integrity check form (if required) and any additional attachments as requested. If you encounter problems lodging your online application, please contact Police Staff Selection and Deployment on (08) 6229 5772 during business hours (8am to 4pm, Monday – Friday) prior to the closing time.

Emailed, late or pro-forma applications will not be accepted. Application packages and the Position Description Form are attached below.

Location: Perth • Unit/Division: Finance & Business Services • Branch: Financial Strategy & Planning • Closing Date: 2025-10-13 4:00 PM

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