Budget and Systems Manager

**Budget and Systems Manager***

**POSITION NUMBER**:
TBD

**SALARY**:
Level 7 PSCSAA $128,077 - $136,891 per annum

**About VenuesWest**

At VenuesWest our vision is to be Australia’s leading provider of sport and entertainment venues and precincts. We take pride in owning and/or operating 14 of Western Australia’s major sporting and entertainment venues. We play an extremely important role in the lives of Western Australians by offering opportunities for those pursuing elite sport, a range of options for individuals or families choosing to live healthy, active lifestyles and a variety of entertainment experiences for everyone.

**Our Commitment to Workplace Diversity**

VenuesWest maintains a working environment that is free from discrimination in accordance with Equal Opportunity legislation. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Our goal is to increase the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, women in leadership, youth and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in our workforce. Sections of the_ Equal Opportunity Act 1984_ for measures to achieve equality will be applied to this process.

This advertisement may be requested in other formats including Word, PDF, and large format by contacting People and Culture on (08) 9441 8362.

**About the Role**

VenuesWest is seeking a suitably qualified finance professional to join our team. Reporting to the CFO, the Budgeting and Systems Manager is responsible for leading the development of the agency’s annual budget submissions, including submissions to the Expenditure Review Committee (ERC), leading the Mid-year Review (MYR) and maintenance of information in the Department of Treasury’s Strategic Information Management System (SIMS). The Manager plays a key role in maintaining VenuesWest’s relationship with the Department of Treasury and is also responsible for ensuring an effective internal budget development process.

In addition to budgeting requirements, the role is responsible for maintaining the quality and integrity of system orientated service delivery to the agency, and contributing to evaluating, maintaining and developing financial systems used across the organisation.

Whilst the position will be based at HBF Stadium in Mount Claremont, mobility may be required between the portfolio of facilities.

**What We Offer**

Working with VenuesWest comes with a number of benefits:

- A free membership to our gym and aquatic centres
- Access to staff fitness classes
- Access to free counselling for employees and their immediate families through our Employment Assistance Provider
- Payment for re-qualification for essential qualifications and certifications
- Access to salary packaging arrangements
- A fantastic social club and culture program with lots of activities
- Optical reimbursements for office-based staff (after 12 months employment)
- Annual flu vaccinations
- 50% discount on kid’s programs
- Corporate health insurance discounts
- A comprehensive learning and development program
- Free on-site parking
- Sponsorship for participation in community, sporting and charity events

**About the Person**
- Experience in the preparation of budget submissions, financial management reports, State budget papers and related processes.
- High-level skills and experience in managing budget systems and processes, financial planning, budget development and modelling.
- Substantial experience with modern financial reporting systems and delivering outcomes in an environment with complex financial and management reporting obligations, pressures and expectations.
- Proven high level communication and interpersonal skills including negotiation, facilitation and consultation skills and the ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels.
- Ability to manage key business relationships and provide compliant and robust advice on complex financial issues.
- Ability to provide innovative solutions to complex financial management problems.
- Understanding and knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, the _Financial Management Act 2006_, Regulations and Treasurer’s Instructions.

For any further **job-related** information please contact Nigel Lucas on (08) 9441 8325.

**Application Instructions**
- copy of your current resume and
- cover letter detailing your skills and experience which demonstrate how you meet the following essential capability in the context of this position:

- **_Experience in financial management including:_**
- **_the preparation of budget submissions, financial management reports, budget papers and related processes._**:

- **_High-level skills and experience in managing budget systems and processes, financial planning, budget development and modelling._**:

- **_Substantial experience with modern financial reporting system