Permanent - Full Time

About the role

We are seeking a professional with significant management experience to lead our team in the effective and efficient financial administration of the legal assistance scheme under the Legal Aid Commission Act 1976.

The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is also the Chief Procurement Officer. Reporting to the Director Business Services, with direct access to the Director of Legal Aid (CEO) and Board, the CFO will have a proven track record delivering quality, responsive and accurate financial planning, financial administration, budget management, facilities management, reporting and procurement services at a senior level. As a senior member of the organisation, the CFO will embrace and exemplify our values.

Working collaboratively with the Board, CEO and Executive Management Team, the CFO will support strategic and operational planning to ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation, and provide advice on the financial, business and procurement implications of policy decisions under consideration, while managing risk and ensuring compliance with relevant obligations. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are crucial to this role as is the ability to manage government accountability requirements and motivate the team to drive the performance and availability of services.

About you

The successful candidate will:

· Have current membership of:

- CPA Australia as a CPA; or

- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand as a Chartered Accountant; or

- The Institute of Public Accountants as a member of the Institute of Public Accountants.

· Have capabilities aligned with the role description, as outlined above and detailed in the attached Job Description; and

· Demonstrate alignment with the Legal Aid WA values

About us and what we can offer you

We offer a strong team working environment, the satisfaction of adding value to the community, and a range of benefits in line with business requirements, which may include professional development opportunities, flexible working and leave arrangements and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

Legal Aid WA is a provider of customer centred services and fosters a culture of inclusion. We appreciate differing viewpoints and cultural diversity and value all perspectives as we strive for excellent customer service through process improvements and innovation.

Further information

Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us and click here to learn Diversity & Inclusion

A commitment to fair and equitable treatment for all is at the very core of Legal Aid WA’s values. We recognise a diverse workforce is essential to delivering inclusive client centred services. Legal Aid WA welcomes applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ members of the community.

Suitable Australian First Nations applicants may be given priority consideration over other applicants to achieve our vision of widening access to justice in a culturally safe and inclusive environment.

Other Conditions

This selection process may be used to fill other similar Legal Aid WA vacancies, in addition to this vacancy, for up to twelve (12) months from the completion date of the selection process. The panel may also search for further candidates beyond the closing date.

Appointment to all positions at Legal Aid WA is subject to a satisfactory national criminal history check, integrity and conflict checks, and 100-point identification check.

CLOSING DATE: 10.00AM Tuesday 24 June 2025.