Operational Finance Lead L5

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home

Generous annual leave

Annual Leave Loading

Parental leave

Learning and development seminars

Public transport access

End of Trip facilities

Job summary

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in Western Australia seeks an experienced Operational Finance Lead to supervise a small team delivering accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and asset recording. The role provides strategic financial services and procurement support while strengthening governance across the directorate.

You will collaborate with financial services and stakeholders to drive improvements, policy updates and system refinements that boost

Qualifications

• Lead core financial operations: AP, AR, reconciliations, card administration and other transactional finance activities.
• Provide flexible financial services support across finance functions.
• Strengthen financial governance and ensure compliance with relevant Acts and policies.
• Foster collaboration and stakeholder engagement across the ODPP and directorate.

Responsibilities

• Lead core financial operations: Supervise and support a small team delivering accurate and timely accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, card administration, asset recording and other transactional finance activities.
• Provide flexible financial services support: Work across finance functions to respond to workload surges, meet critical processing and reporting deadlines, and assist with procurement activities, including contract planning and administration.
• Strengthen financial governance: Maintain robust financial controls and ensure processing complies with the Financial Management Act 2006, Treasurer’s Instructions, Australian Accounting Standards and relevant ODPP policies and procedures.
• Foster collaboration and stakeholder engagement: Leverage your proven ability to build effective collaboration and engage clearly with stakeholders across the ODPP and broader directorate.
• Drive business partnering and improvement: Build effective relationships with stakeholders, provide practical financial and procurement advice, and contribute to policy, procedure, process and system enhancements that improve efficiency, compliance and service delivery.

Skills

Financial leadership

Team supervision

Procurement support

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is a critical participant in the administration of justice within Western Australia, providing an independent and effective criminal prosecution service and confiscation practice. The ODPP is seeking an experienced Operational Finance Lead to provide team leadership across core financial processes, leveraging systems and process improvements to strengthen controls, efficiency and service delivery.

The role oversees a broad range of responsibilities within the Financial Services workplan and flexes across priorities during peak processing periods, including providing operational procurement support. Working collaboratively across the ODPP and with financial services and broader directorate stakeholders, the role provides high quality operational support, processing and governance considerations that inform organisational priorities and strengthen financial services processes.

To be successful in this role, applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to:

• Lead core financial operations: Supervise and support a small team delivering accurate and timely accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, card administration, asset recording and other transactional finance activities.
• Provide flexible financial services support: Work across finance functions to respond to workload surges, meet critical processing and reporting deadlines, and assist with procurement activities, including contract planning and administration.
• Strengthen financial governance: Maintain robust financial controls and ensure processing complies with the Financial Management Act 2006, Treasurer’s Instructions, Australian Accounting Standards and relevant ODPP policies and procedures.
• Foster collaboration and stakeholder engagement: Leverage your proven ability to build effective collaboration and engage clearly with stakeholders across the ODPP and broader directorate.
• Drive business partnering and improvement: Build effective relationships with stakeholders, provide practical financial and procurement advice, and contribute to policy, procedure, process and system enhancements that improve efficiency, compliance and service delivery.

Whilst there is one immediate position available, suitable applicants will be placed in a recruitment pool. This pool will run for a period of twelve months and may be used to fill other similar permanent and fixed‑term full‑time and part‑time vacancies if they arise and subject to business needs. Suitable applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies arising during the twelve months following the completion of the recruitment and selection process subject to business needs.

When considering whether the ODPP is right for you, it is important to consider the nature of the agency’s functions. The ODPP deals with serious criminal offences, including homicide offences involving members of the WA Community. In the course of your duties, you will encounter materials including, however not limited to, photographs, videos, written statements, and oral evidence. You will have direct engagement with members of the WA Community associated with these charges. This material may be confronting and emotionally distressing. The ODPP is committed to reducing exposure to staff wherever possible by offering educational programs and supportive resources through the ODPP’s Mental Health and Wellness program.

Criminal Record, Employment and Integrity Screening

Given the nature of the work of the ODPP, all appointments to ODPP positions will be subject to formal criminal records screening and employment screenings and any other clearances deemed to be required including psychological assessments as part of our commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of our workforce.

ABOUT US

For further information about the ODPP, please refer to the attached Position information and the ODPP website: www.dpp.wa.gov.au. The ODPP is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise the value that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the workforce. We are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes through the recruitment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people with disability, women, people of diverse sexualities and genders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We encourage applicants to visit the Jobs and Skills WA website or call 13 64 64 for assistance with preparing your application, finding employment and career progression.

Work health and safety (WHS)

The ODPP is committed to meeting the requirements under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2020 by having proactive strategies aimed at enhancing the health and wellbeing of our people.

Benefits of working with the ODPP

• Flexible work practices including working from home;
• Access to generous leave arrangements including paid parental leave and the opportunity to purchase additional leave each year;
• Annual Leave Loading
• Parent and wellbeing facilities to support parents returning from parental leave;
• Opportunities to attend a range of internal and external learning and development seminars;
• Access to a range of social and employee wellness events and programs;
• Central Perth location with easy access to Public Transport;
• End of Trip facilities.
• Refer to the Public Sector CSA General Agreement 2024 and the Public Service Award 1992 for other entitlements and benefits.

We look forward to receiving your application. Closing Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 4:30pm (WST).