Finance Partner

Finance Partner Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage Perth WA Full-time, onsite

Join a forward-thinking agency in Western Australia and contribute to meaningful work.

As a Finance Partner, you will leverage analytical and critical thinking to transform financial data into actionable insights, supporting enhanced outcomes for the Department and the community. This role involves collaboration with business areas to understand complex challenges and provide practical, solution-oriented financial advice that promotes performance and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to financial modelling, activity-based costing, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Supporting the development of business cases and funding submissions.
• Interpreting financial information, identifying trends and opportunities.
• Assisting stakeholders in making informed decisions within a dynamic environment.

This is a pool recruitment process for permanent and fixed-term full-time positions. The pool may be utilised for similar roles within the Department and across the WA public sector over the next 12 months from the initial appointment date.

The Department's Perth office is conveniently located in the CBD, above the Perth Underground rail and near Wellington Street Bus Station and City CAT services.

To be successful, you will need to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in financial modelling preparation.
• Knowledge and practical application of financial services.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstration of leadership behaviours as outlined in the Leadership Expectations, specifically within the Personal Leadership context. This context focuses on the contributions of individuals not yet in formal leadership roles who make a direct and immediate impact. These behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment process.

For further information about the Department, its values, and the recruitment process, please visit the Department page on the DPLH website. An Applicant Information Pack is available, providing details on the department, its values, and guidance on the application process.

Benefits of working at DPLH include:

• Access to flexible working arrangements, including working from home or alternate locations.
• 12% superannuation with 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 in December.
• 3 additional public sector holidays annually.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Leave entitlements for study, bereavement, foster caring, and parenting.
• Free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, offering psychology and counselling services.

How to Apply: All applications must be submitted online. Select ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the instructions. You will need to provide:

• A comprehensive CV detailing your skills, experience, key achievements, and two referees.
• A covering letter, maximum two pages, addressing the requirements outlined in the Job Description Form (JDF).

Further Information: For role-specific details, contact Deepesh Bansal on 04•• •••345 or via email at Deepesh.Bansal@dplh.wa.gov.au. Please do not send your application to this contact.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants seeking confidential discussion about the recruitment process can contact Jake Louthean or Barb Culbong from the Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team at 04•• ••• 486 or 04•• ••• 002, or via email at aboriginalemployment@dplh.wa.gov.au.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer. 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 and under), and people with disability who meet the position’s requirements may be prioritised for appointment.

Accessibility: For communication or access needs requiring adjustment during the recruitment process, contact HR Services on (08) •••• •419 or email recruitment@dplh.wa.gov.au. The National Relay Service can also be contacted on TTY/voice calls – 13• 677 or Speak and Listen – 13•• ••• 72.