Position No: RIA3171140

Salary/Level: Level 7, $139,860 - $149,485 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: 12 months Fixed-term, Full-time (with the possibility of extension or permanency)

Location: Fremantle and Rottnest Island (commuting), Western Australia

The Principal Financial Analyst leads the development of strategic business intelligence systems across the agency and undertakes complex analysis to inform business decisions.

At the Rottnest Island Authority (RIA), we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will be Leading Others to help drive positive change.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A written response addressing the six (6) requested criteria below (in no more than two (2) pages).
• A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

Selection Criteria

1. Possession of a tertiary qualification in finance/accounting or economics or an equivalent level of experience.
2. Demonstrated substantial knowledge and experience in contemporary financial and economic modelling, review and reporting.
3. Demonstrated highly developed analytical and conceptual skills that provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
4. Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to undertake productive consultation, collaboration and negotiation and to build effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders on complex financial/resourcing issues.
5. Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including experience in preparing reports, briefing papers and responses to the Executive.
6. Applies and promotes the principles of equity, diversity and work health and safety in the workplace.

Please click “Apply” and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ where you can submit your application online.

For further information about the Rottnest Island Authority, please visit https://ria.wa.gov.au/.

For further job-related information, please contact Bronwyn Rose on (08) 9432 9357.

Closing date: Wednesday, 16 July 2025 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.