Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting.

The Finance Systems Analyst plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing the Department’s financial management systems, with a focus on TechnologyOne. This position is responsible for delivering technical support, managing system upgrades, and ensuring data integrity through validation and reconciliation processes. The role contributes to financial systems projects and supports compliance with legislative and audit requirements, including the Financial Management Act.

Additionally, the role provides expert advice, develops user reporting, documentation and training materials, and delivers system training to stakeholders. The role requires a strong understanding of financial systems, data governance, and audit standards, along with the ability to translate business needs into effective system solutions.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity. 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. 

Our Perth office is located in the Perth CBD in a convenient location, above the Perth Underground rail, close to the Wellington Street Bus Station and City CAT services.

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

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in an integrated financial system, such as TechnologyOne would be desirable with an ability to apply lateral and creative thinking to generate innovative solutions within a complex financial environment.
• Demonstrated experience in financial system data integration, including data extraction, analysis and interpretation to support reporting, reconciliation and strategic decision making.
• Knowledge of financial reporting tools and technologies such as XLOne, Structure Query Language (SQL) and Power Bl.
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, deliver training and produce clear and comprehensive documentation.
• Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context 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. The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.

About us

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.

How to apply: 

All applications are submitted online. Select ‘Apply for Job’, located at either top or bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:

• Comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
• A maximum two (2) page covering letter, addressing the requirements outlined above.

Further Information: 

If you would like to know more, please email khris.yeoh@dplh.wa.gov.au to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Khris or seek their assistance with lodging your application. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants – For a confidential discussion about the recruitment process, please reach out to Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team. You can contact Barb at 0408 895 002, or email us at aboriginalemployment@dplh.wa.gov.au.

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 HR Services team on (08) 6551 9419 or email recruitment@dplh.wa.gov.au.

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

TTY/voice calls – 133 677

Speak and Listen – 1300 555 727 or 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 ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com, or please call (08) 6551 9419 for any other queries.

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