Senior Systems Coordinator Finance

Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in work location

12% superannuation

Learning & development

4 weeks annual leave

Public sector holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is recruiting a Senior Systems Coordinator Finance to lead the administration, maintenance and enhancement of the FMIS and related systems. You will drive system improvements, manage projects within the Finance division, and work with stakeholders to ensure reliable financial reporting and controls.

The role requires experience with ERP systems in large organisations, strong leadership, and the ability to deliver innovative solutions while aligning with

Qualifications

• Experience in administering, maintaining and implementing an ERP system in a large organisation.
• Understanding of financial and accounting principles, controls and processes within a systems context.
• Experience leading and managing people, prioritising work to meet deadlines and delivery outputs.
• Ability to consult, collaborate, negotiate and build relationships with stakeholders on complex financial systems issues.
• Strong problem solving with analytical thinking and ability to provide innovative solutions.
• Accredited tertiary qualification in IT, business or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure the integrity of Financial Information Management Systems (FIMS) and related third‑party systems.
• Oversee successful implementation of projects within the Finance division and maintain FMIS availability and enhancements.
• Support operations and evolving needs of the organisation through system improvements and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

ERP systems

Financial principles

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Leadership behaviours

Education

Accredited tertiary qualification in IT/Business or related

Tools

Technology One

Job description

If you are a financial systems leader driven by delivering results through your team building system improvements, relationships and capability in stakeholders, then you could be the Senior Systems Coordinator Finance we’re looking for.

The Senior Systems Coordinator Finance is responsible for managing and ensuring the integrity of the Financial Information Management Systems (FIMS) and related third-party systems, including the financial reporting solutions for the organisation.

The Senior Systems Coordinator Finance ensures the successful implementation of related projects within the Finance division and assists in ensuring that the FMIS is available, maintained and enhanced to support operations and the changing needs of the organisation.

This is a permanent, full-time position. This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise within the Department and across the WA public sector in the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment.

To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate:

• Demonstrated experience in the administration, maintenance, support, development and implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning system, in a large and complex organisation.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial and accounting principles, controls and processes within a systems context.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing people in terms of planning, managing and prioritising work to meet deadlines including forward thinking around delivery outputs and risks.
• Demonstrated experience effectively consulting, collaborating, negotiating and relationship-building with key stakeholders on complex financial systems related issues.
• Demonstrated experience in problem solving and well-developed conceptual and analytical skills, with the ability to provide innovative solutions to resolve problems and issues.
• An accredited tertiary qualification in information technology, business, or related discipline, or an approved equivalent.
• Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context of Personal Leadership as outlined below.

Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Personal Leadership. The Personal Leadership context is about the work of individuals not yet in traditional leadership positions who make a direct and immediate difference to the agency.

Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Financial Management Information Systems, such as Technology One, in a government context would also be an advantage.

The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.

About us

Our Perth office is centrally located in the CBD, above the Perth Underground rail station and close to major transport links. We also have a number of offices located in the regions.

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is an attractive proposition, please visit the Department page on the DPLH website.

We have a comprehensive Applicant Information Pack to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you.

Benefits of Working at DPLH

DPLH offers a broad range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work locations for enhanced work life balance.
• 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options
• Comprehensive learning and professional development opportunities.
• 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
• Leave for study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting
• Free access to a confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants – For a confidential discussion about the recruitment process, please reach out to Jake Louthean or Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team. You can contact Jake at 0428429486 or Barb at 0408 895 002 or alternatively email us at [e-mail].

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and as a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position, may be prioritised for appointment.

Accessibility: If you have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team on [phone] or email [e-mail].

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the below numbers:

• Speak and Listen – 1300 555 727
• SMS relay – 0423 677 767

Special Requirements for this position:

The Department will conduct a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for applicants successful to this recruitment process.

To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.

If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, contact [e-mail], or please call [phone] for any other queries.

DPLH reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date should circumstances around the vacancy change.

Closing Date – 20 October 2026 @ 4:00pm