This is a permanent, full time vacancy. Empowering Knowledge and Information Technology with Financial Precision! Elevate your career and make a difference with us! Be the catalyst for financial excellence – apply now! About Justice When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with. About the role This is a newly created role focused on budgeting and financial management, designed to support effective business planning and decision-making within the Knowledge and Information Technology (KIT) directorate. As the finance business partner for a key directorate, you will contribute to strategic financial discussions, provide analysis, and support the development of budgeting processes aligned with business priorities. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Management Accounting, you will be based on site alongside your KIT business partner, working closely with managers to provide financial guidance and build collaborative working relationships. The role requires a strategic mindset and strong analytical skills, with responsibility for developing budgets, delivering clear financial reporting, and communicating effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. You’ll need to explain financial information in a clear, accessible way for technical and operational teams. Experience in finance and budgeting, along with the ability to manage risk and uncertainty, will be essential as you develop a strong understanding of the KIT function and its financial drivers. Eligibility Permanent positions – To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia. Benefits and opportunities Flexible working arrangements including working from home Career pathway opportunities Learning and development opportunity programs Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families. Relocation assistance/allowance available for applicants relocating from Interstate or New Zealand (if eligible) Application process How to apply Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application. We require you to submit: Provide a comprehensive Resume, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements. A statement no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following Role Specific Criteria . Provides leadership and support to divisional business managers throughout the Department budget process. Provides strategic financial advisory and consultancy services. Contributes to the development and implementation of strategic and business plans for the Directorate and the Department forward fiscal strategies. Contact details of two work related referees. All remaining Job-Related Requirements will be assessed during the recruitment process. Subsequent Vacancies Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period. Candidate Search If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search. Equity and Diversity The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 17for a confidential discussion. For further job-related information If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Frank Fortuna, Assistant Director Management Accountant on 0472 849 for a confidential discussion. Submitting your application Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted. If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance. To keep you up to date on what is happening in Department of Justice and job opportunities you can go directly to the departments website or follow us on social media.
