Governance and Business Support Officer

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

12% superannuation

4 weeks annual leave

Annual leave loading 17.5% paid in Dec

Free staff parking

Job summary

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) in Western Australia invites applications for a fixed-term Governance and Business Support Officer based in Kensington. Reporting to the CFO, the role supports financial administration, policy development and project management.

The successful candidate will assist with compliance, provide advice to senior staff, lead change initiatives and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve business processes within

Qualifications

• Well-developed written and oral communication skills; ability to prepare documents and present to senior management.
• Experience interpreting legislation and developing policies and procedures.
• Experience liaising and negotiating with internal and external clients on business processes.
• Ability to lead and implement change to improve business practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist CFO to achieve financial administration compliance by establishing, revising and implementing policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Provides advice to the CFO and other senior staff.
• Manages projects on behalf of the CFO.

Skills

Well-developed written and oral comms

Experience interpreting legislation &.

Liaising & negotiating with internal &

Lead & implement change

Job description

Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.

THIS IS A FIXED-TERM (UNTIL 27 JANUARY 2028), FULL-TIME POSITION (WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY) THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTON APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 2 NOVEMBER 2026 Finance Branch provides advice to executive and operational managers across a broad range of functions to support business operations whilst achieving various governance requirements. Finance branch encompasses statutory reporting, management accounting, financial accounting, procurement, fleet and facilities management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing cards, asset accounting, remote area housing coordination and provision of core financial software that is utilised across the Department. We currently have an opportunity for a Governance and Business Support Officer to join our team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this position:

• Assists the (CFO) to achieve financial administration compliance through establishing, revising and implementing policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Provides advice to the CFO and other senior staff.
• Manages projects on behalf of the CFO.

At the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), 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. Selection Criteria Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.

• Well-developed written and oral communication skills; including the ability to prepare documents and reports, use technology and make effective presentations to senior management.
• Experience in interpreting legislation and developing policies and procedures.
• Experience in liaising and negotiating with internal and external clients on business processes.
• Ability to lead and implement change in the context of improving business practices.

About Us DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills. For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at DBCA is an attractive proposition, please visit our website.

Benefits of working with us In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:

• Staff discounts at gyms, pools and fitness centres (where available) through the Fitness Passport program.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• 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.
• Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
• A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
• An annual National Park Entry Pass.
• Well-established learning and development programs.
• Free staff parking.

Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status. To be eligible for contract employment, it is essential to have a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract. A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

Substantive Equality Statement DBCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements. Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, including an alternative to applying online, can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on [phone] or [e-mail] . Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64. Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12‑month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.