Our Senior Management Accountants and Senior Finance Partners are changing the face of how DPLH delivers our objectives to our internal and external stakeholders. We are looking for the next wave of difference-makers to join our Finance team!

The Senior Management Accountants and Finance Partners support the Department’s strategy of reviewing how we work, embracing change and leading reform activities by providing strategic financial leadership and deliver results for Western Australia and exceed the expectations of our stakeholders.

As the Senior Finance Partner/Senior Management Accountant, you are responsible for preparing financial modelling, reporting, business cases and funding submissions. You will prepare and present the Department’s activity-based costing by collating information, analysis and coordinating with various divisions. In addition, you will contribute to the development, implementation and review of the various finance projects.

This is an open pool recruitment process for permanent full-time, and fixed term full-time opportunities. Suitable applicants will be placed in a Pool from which appointments may be made for similar vacancies for a period of 12 months.

Located in Perth CBD in a convenient location, above the Perth Underground rail; close to the Wellington Street Bus Station and City CAT services.

To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate:

• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of financial modelling.
• High level skills, knowledge and practical application of financial services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in leading and supervising staff.

Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Leading Others. Leading Others context is about motivating and enabling others to deliver high quality work that contributes to the agency. The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.

About us

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is an attractive proposition, please visit the Department page on the DPLH website.

We have a comprehensive Applicant Information Pack to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you.

Benefits of Working at DPLH

DPLH offers a broad range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work locations for enhanced work life balance.
• 11.5 % superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options
• Comprehensive learning and professional development opportunities.
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December
• 3 days additional public sector holidays each year
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
• Leave for study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting
• Free access to a confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services.

How to apply: All applications are submitted online. Select ‘Apply for Job’, located at either top or bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:

• Comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
• A covering letter of up to two pages addressing the following questions:
• How has your skills, knowledge and experienced demonstrated your budget preparation and finanical & management reporting skills while working within a complex organisation?
• Provide an example of your high-level negotiation skills, including consulting a diverse range of stakeholders including senior management

Further Information:

If you would like to know more, please give Sally Wihardjo a call on (08) 6551 8179 or email [email protected] to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Sally or to seek their assistance with lodging your application.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants – For a confidential discussion about the recruitment process, please reach out to Harley Coyne or Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team. You can contact Harley at 0427 272 913, Barb at 0408 895 002, or email us at [email protected].

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and as a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position, may be prioritised for appointment.

Accessibility: If you have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact our HR Services team on (08) 6551 9419 or email [email protected].

Special Requirements for this position:

The Department will conduct National Police Clearances for applicants successful to this recruitment process.

To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.

If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, contact [email protected], or please call (08) 6551 9419 for any other queries.

Closing Date – 15 April 2025 @ 4:00pm

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