Chief Financial Officer

Ombudsman Western Australian; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chief Financial Officer at the Western Australian Ombudsman is a key senior leadership role responsible for financial leadership, statutory oversight, budgeting, financial planning, accounting and statutory reporting. It oversees governance, risk, procurement, assets, facilities and business continuity to support strategic decision‑making.

This six‑month fixed term appointment may be filled through acting or secondment arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior financial leadership and oversight.
• Knowledge of government financial management and reporting.
• Ability to lead budgeting, planning and accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, financial planning and statutory reporting.
• Oversee governance, risk, procurement, assets and facilities.
• Ensure business continuity and high-quality service delivery.
• Provide high-level financial advice to the Ombudsman and Corporate Executive.

Skills

Financial leadership

Governance

Budgeting

Statutory reporting

Risk management

Job description

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of this land. We recognise the continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and recognise the strength, resilience and diversity of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across this land.

We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified employees for a six‑month fixed term opportunity as Chief Financial Officer, Level 8. The position may be filled through acting, secondment, or fixed term contract arrangements, with the possibility of extension or permanent appointment.

About the Western Australian Ombudsman

• Protects People’s Rights: we give people a way to ensure they are heard when they feel they’ve been treated unfairly.
• Improves Services and Build Trust in Government: we can investigate how services are delivered and bring weaknesses to the attention of decision-makers. In doing so, we improve service delivery for all Western Australians.
• Prevents Harm: through death reviews, investigations and oversight of how organisations respond to allegations of child related harm, we identify opportunities to prevent deaths and strengthen the safety net around children.
• Supports Vulnerable Communities: we can focus on people who are often overlooked or disadvantaged, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are considered.

Staff of the Ombudsman’s Office The staff of the Ombudsman’s office are its key resource. The office supports professional development through education and training and flexible work arrangements may be negotiated.

Equity and Diversity

• We encourage people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and women and young people to apply.
• The office of the Ombudsman may prioritise recruitment decisions based on the Equal Opportunity Act Western Australia 1984 (EOA 1984).
• The Ombudsman’s office is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position under Section 51 of the EOA 1984 as a measure to achieve equality and increase workforce representation of Aboriginal people.

The position is covered by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024 and is located in the CBD, Perth Western Australia.

This Position The Chief Financial Officer is a key senior leadership role responsible for financial leadership and statutory oversight, agency performance reporting, governance, risk, procurement, assets, facilities and business continuity. This is an opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making, support organisational improvement and help ensure the Office continues to deliver accountable, sustainable and high-quality services to the Western Australian community. As Acting Chief Financial Officer, you will lead budgeting, financial planning, accounting and statutory reporting; oversee agency performance reporting, including Key Performance Indicators; provide high-level advice to the Ombudsman, Corporate Executive and business areas; and lead the Office’s governance, risk, procurement, asset, facilities and business continuity frameworks.

All key duties and selection criteria are provided in the attached Job Description Form.

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Security Clearance

• A current, satisfactory National Police Certificate will be required prior to commencing employment.

Other Information

• The successful applicant will be required to meet the qualification and professional membership requirements specified in the Job Description Form.

Closing Date: Expressions of interest must be received by Friday, 23 October 2026, 1:00pm (WST). Late applications will not be accepted.