Salary: Level 7, $128,077 - $136,891 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2022)
This is a three (3) month fixed term, full-time position commencing January 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency. The Financial Policy and Governance branch is part of the Financial Services directorate and is responsible for:
Development, implementation and monitoring of policies, procedures, guidelines and standards that support the Finance and Commercial Services division. Development and maintenance of financial policies for schools and associated guidelines. Development of specific Departmental policies and guidelines including gifts, travel and hospitality. Development, implementation and coordination of the school compliance review program. The Role The Finance and Commercial Services Division is seeking a highly motivated Principal Compliance Officer to join the financial services branch.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply. Are you an experienced, enthusiastic, and curious compliance/audit professional looking for a senior level opportunity to further your career? A great opportunity exists to join a vibrant and enthusiastic team of compliance review/audit professionals. The school compliance review program is a key part of the governance and assurance framework over finances in WA public schools. The program works with school staff and promotes a positive culture of high integrity, self-awareness, and self-improvement.
This diverse team leader position presents an exciting opportunity for a personable and suitably qualified financial audit or compliance professional to lead the school compliance program and contribute towards supporting schools, and great outcomes for the Department of Education.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to provide strategic leadership in the development, implementation, planning and coordination of the school compliance audit program to ensure service delivery meets established performance profiles and benchmarks.
Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience and well-developed knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework, standards, risk management and best practice methodologies relevant to financial compliance.
You will have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to lead a team as well as build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
The Department is on the CPA Recognised Employer Program and we also provide mentoring for the Institute of Chartered Accounts Australia and New Zealand CA Program. This opportunity presents career and skills growth, great work culture, support, and mentorship.
Professional Benefits We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025. Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work-life balance including; working from home, flexible working hours. Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service, and parental leave. Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance. Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments). Modern end of trip facilities/changerooms. Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance. Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria, and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Naomi Higgie, Manager, Financial Policy and Governance on (08) 9264 0198 or by emailing
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. Consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit. Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Your application should include:
A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: Demonstrated substantial knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework, standards, risk management and best practice methodologies relevant to compliance. Demonstrated highly developed skills and experience in leading projects or audits/reviews, including allocating, managing and coordinating resources, developing project plans and reviewing progress to ensure delivery of agreed outcomes. Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish, maintain and enhance relationships with clients and staff in order to achieve work goals and priorities. It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE931080
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 11 November 2024.
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