New senior leadership position
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A Senior Executive Service (SES) fixed term contract for up to 5 years is available based at our East Perth office.
What does the department do?
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) supports a safe, fair and responsible future for the Western Australian community, industry and resources sector. We lead with integrity, deliver on commitments, strive for excellence, and look for better ways of doing things.
Underlying everything we do are our values of being respectful, responsive, forward-thinking, transparent, fair, and ethical – these are driven by our staff who make DMIRS a success.
To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit our website, and to keep up to date on activities, you can follow us on LinkedIn.
What will you be doing?
In this newly created role, you will provide strategic leadership to the operations of the Financial Services Directorate and report directly to the Executive Director Corporate Services.
You will provide high level strategic and technical financial advice on departmental financial, accounting and procurement matters, and act as Chief Finance Officer for the Department in accordance with Section 57 of the Financial Management Act 2006. In addition, you will provide strategic leadership to the teams responsible for the financial, accounting, and procurement planning and reporting, the planning of the Department’s budget preparation and negotiation of corporate budget submissions and the development of strategic initiatives.
Working in close consultation with the Director General and the Executive team, you participate as a member of the DMIRS Executive Leadership Group, you will position the Financial Services Directorate at a strategic level, influence and negotiate outcomes and drive change.
You will bring to the team your extensive experience in managing and delivering strategic financial management and a broad range of Finance services. Your leadership and management experience to enable the achievements of agreed performance outcomes including your high-level stakeholder management and communication skills will also be essential for this role.
The Job Description Form (JDF) for this role is attached below.
Where will you work?
This position is located in East Perth, accessible by public transport and near to reasonably priced City of Perth parking. Whether it’s enjoying the tranquil Queens Gardens or the riverside foreshore, you’ll be spoilt for choice. You will also enjoy onsite lifestyle facilities, including bike lockers, fully equipped change rooms and personal lockers. The DMIRS gym is located across the road at 1 Adelaide Terrace and membership is very affordable.
Speak to the hiring manager
Contact Marka Haasnoot, Executive Director Corporate Services on (08) 9222 3117 to learn more about the role and ask questions which will help you tailor your application.
What can we offer you?
We offer a supportive, diverse and innovative environment, with great benefits, including:
- Great work/life balance with 37.5 hour working week as a standard and flexible working hours for most roles.
- Leave options including purchase leave, deferred leave and long service leave after 7 years.
- Stable work, job security, fair remuneration, 10.5% superannuation contributions to a provider of your choice and salary packaging options.
- The ability to give back to your community and make a difference in the health outcomes of your industry.
- A collaborative environment with the ability to gain insight from subject matter experts in your field.
- Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring.
- Support to grow your skills with a wide range of formal training options.
- Build a healthy lifestyle with our award-winning Health and Wellbeing program.
- Supportive work environment including an Employee Assistance Program to assist you deal with life’s challenges.
What are we looking for?
To be competitive for this role, please submit a detailed resume and a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) addressing the following;
- Demonstrated high level experience in managing and delivering strategic financial management and a broad range of Finance services, preferably in a medium to large Government agency and ensuring compliance with the Financial Management Act 2006 and other relevant legislation.
- Demonstrated strategic leadership and management experience to enable the achievements of agreed performance outcomes, including building and maintaining a high level of professional standards within an environment that requires automated and innovative solutions to meet business needs.
- Demonstrated superior stakeholder management communication skills with strong negotiation and consultation experience.
- Possession of a tertiary qualification in finance, commerce, business or equivalent and membership of CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, the National Institute of Accountants or an appropriate recognised overseas accounting body.
Need some help with how to apply?
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We have prepared an Applicant pack which is attached below, step by step the pack tells you how to go about preparing your resume and cover letter.
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Click ‘Apply for job’ below, complete the online application form and attach your resume and cover letter.
Employment conditions
Suitable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and youth may be given priority consideration over non diversity group applicants to achieve public sector outcomes. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies for appointment (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) throughout the department for the next twelve (12) months.
An executive search may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.
You can contact Jacqueline Gao, Human Resources Officer on (08) 9222 3632 or email RecruitmentandEngagement@dmirs.wa.gov.au for information about employment conditions and the application process.
CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Monday 17 October 2022 (WST).
Your application submission must be completed by the closing time; applications that are in progress or submitted after this time will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Attachments
- Applicant information Pack
- Job Description Form
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