Manager Finance Partnering

Manager Finance Partnering

(IR030018)

One Permanent Appointment available, and one Fixed term opportunity for up to 12 months with the possibility for extension and / or permanency

Join us and play a key part in providing vision to future growth of the Finance Partnering and Analytics Branch.

Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment, which offers its people a range of benefits, including flexible working hours, working at home, in the field or in the office to help support you and get the best results possible for our community? Then the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) is for you!

We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. Whether it is enabling good governance to local communities, regulating racing, gaming and liquor activities, resolving consumer and trade disputes, monitoring compliance, protecting workers’ health and safety, or rolling out new technology to provide better customer service, LGIRS is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations.

The role As the Manager of Finance Partnering, you will play a pivotal role in leading a dynamic team responsible for delivering comprehensive, value-driven financial management services. These include financial analysis, reporting, budgeting within an agency and budgeting across government. In addition to overseeing these core functions, this role is integral to the strategic and operational governance of the Directorate, with you serving as a senior team member collaborating closely to achieve shared goals and objectives.

Your success in this position will be reflective of your proven experience leading teams to deliver contemporary financial management, budgeting, and analytical services. You will also bring extensive expertise in fostering strong partnerships with key stakeholders and providing expert advice and guidance on financial and budget management matters.

Exceptional conceptual and analytical skills will be essential, along with demonstrated experience in analysing and reporting on emerging issues, trends, and risk implications. A solid understanding of financial management frameworks—particularly the budget process, the Financial Management Act, the Treasurer’s Instructions, and other relevant legislation and policies—will be crucial to your ability to navigate and excel in this role.

Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, leadership capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process.

While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next 12 months, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalized.

Eligibility To be eligible for a permanent appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia at the time of application. Applicants with a valid visa to work and live in Australia for a specific duration may be assessed and considered suitable for similar fixed term vacancies that arise.

To be eligible for fixed term employment you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia or have a valid visa to live and work in Australia for the duration of the fixed term employment at the time of application.

To work for LGIRS, you must consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a clearance before you start. If deemed suitable, LGIRS will coordinate and pay for your NCCHC as part of your pre-employment checks.

More information about eligibility requirements can be found on the Job Description Form.

Further information Please contact Haydn Middleton, Manager Finance Partnering on (… or via … or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on LGIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

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or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on LGIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

How to apply We ask for you to provide :

Demonstrated experience in leading a team in the delivery of contemporary financial management, budgeting, and analytical services.

Extensive experience in developing partnerships with key stakeholders, providing advice and guidance to departmental representatives on financial and budget management.

Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills including demonstrated experience in providing analysis and reporting on emerging issues, trends and risk implications.

A detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following role specific requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experience in relation to the remaining role specific requirements and leadership behaviours assessed in further stages of the recruitment process. The complete list of role specific requirements and expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form.

In the attached Applicant Information Pack, we offer further information on how to apply, and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with LGIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, or require any technical support when submitting your application online, please contact Shae Taaffe, Recruitment Officer on (… or email …)

To submit your application, click on the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions, before attaching your resume and covering letter.

Supporting diversity and inclusion The department is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace. That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our department. Our department is an equal opportunity employer, supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of diverse sexualities and youth.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for

by Diversity Council Australia. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

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CLOSING DATE : 4.00 pm on Monday, 1 December 2025 (WST) Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online as late applications will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.

We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.

Attachments

Applicant Information Pack.pdf

Job Description Form

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