Chief Financial Officer

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 230,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Senior Officers Vehicle Scheme

Parking in Perth CBD

Flexible working arrangements (incl. W

Generous leave entitlements

Wellbeing program and EAP

Job summary

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) in Western Australia seeks a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, governance and services. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will guide resource allocation and provide strategic, technical advice to senior executives.

You will oversee a team of finance professionals and provide CFO services across DPIRD and associated entities.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial leadership and governance across a public sector department.
• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead and develop finance and procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department's financial strategy and services to deliver outcomes in WA.
• Provide high-level strategic and technical advice to senior leadership.
• Direct financial decision-making, resource allocation and governance.
• Represent CFO services to nine Regional Development Commissions and related bodies.

Education

CPA Australia member or Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

About the opportunity

This 5-year Senior Executive Service appointment offers the opportunity to lead the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s financial strategy and services to deliver meaningful outcomes to the state of Western Australia. Reporting to the Managing Director, the CFO provides high-level strategic and technical advice to the Director General, Corporate Executive, senior management and key stakeholders. You will lead and influence financial decision-making, effective resource allocation and drive strong financial governance and performance across the Department and associated entities, in accordance with the Financial Management Act 2006 . As a member of DPIRD’s Corporate Executive, you will contribute to the department’s strategic direction, organisational priorities and overall performance, bringing sound judgement, strategic insight and a collaborative approach to achieving organisational outcomes. You will provide strong, inclusive and authentic leadership to a team of finance and procurement professionals and contribute as a valued colleague across the senior leadership cohort. You will undertake the role and responsibilities of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the department and provide CFO services to nine Regional Development Commissions, the Agricultural Produce Commission and the Rural Business Development Corporation. DPIRD is a hazard management agency, and so on occasion, all employees may be required to work or travel during, or outside of, normal business hours to assist with incidents and emergencies. The position is currently available for immediate filling, with the potential that this process may also be used to fill other same or similar fixed term or permanent vacancies that arise in DPIRD (within the locations listed in this advert) over the next 12 months.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and understand diverse workplaces are more effective and innovative so we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the team and benefits

We are genuinely committed to developing and supporting our workforce to be their best by creating a positive work environment, supporting work/life balance and encouraging our employees to learn on the job and build their skills.

Some of the benefits of this job and working at DPIRD include:

• Superannuation of 12% per annum in addition to the advertised salary
• Access to the Senior Officers Vehicle Scheme
• Parking in Perth CBD
• Negotiable access to a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home
• Access to a range of generous leave entitlements.
• Modern, easily accessible and centrally located office premises and facilities, with proximity to a range of public transport options.
• Access to DPIRD’s wellbeing program, including an Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance, and corporate fitness memberships for you and your family.
• Opportunity to work for a department that is renowned as a world leader in a range of fields, from research and development to biosecurity and sustainability.

Assessment criteria and eligibility

We are looking for an experienced and authentic leader who brings:

• An ability to deliver results under challenging conditions while maintaining the reputation of your business areas and the department.
• The ability to grow, mentor and develop a talented and high performing team.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to solve complex problems leveraging the strengths of the finance and Corporate Services senior leadership teams.
• A focus on quality and timeliness.

To be eligible for appointment we will also require you to submit copies of your current membership of either CPA Australia as a Certified Practicing Accountant or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia as a Charter Accountant as well as your right to work in Australia (citizenship, residency, relevant visa) as part of your application to demonstrate you meet the position requirements.

The department has adopted the Leadership Expectations , which provide a common understanding of the mindsets and behaviours required of all public sector employees.

The leadership context for this role is Executive Leader .

For further information and requirements for this position, please see the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Further information and support

To find out more about the opportunity, please contact Sarah Buckler on 0429 486 740 during office hours or send an email to [e-mail].

We are planning to conduct interviews for shortlisted candidates.

If required, we may also use other assessment methods to gather evidence in relation to the suitability requirements of the position and supplement the field of applications by conducting a candidate search.

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this assessment process, or other questions about the recruitment process, please contact our Talent team via [e-mail] or [phone].

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