Finance Coordinator
Corrective Services
Salary: Level 4, $95,782 - $100,526 p.a. plus 12% Super PSCAA 2024
Position number: 011876
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: West Kimberley Regional Prison
Closing date: 2025-08-05 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Attachments: - Job Description Form - Finance Coordinator.pdf
- Applicant Information Pack
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This is a permanent, full time vacancy.
Relocation supports may be available to Interstate applicants .
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
West Kimberley Regional Prison – Derby is a purpose-built prison designed specifically to meet the needs of Kimberley prisoners – male and female. In bringing about positive and lasting behavioural change it is recognised the prison’s facilities, operational and service models must address the unique needs of Aboriginal offenders, in relation to all aspects of Aboriginal disadvantage.
Derby is located in an isolated region in the far north of Western Australia, approximately 220kms northeast of Broome and 2500kms from Perth, with the prison designed for maximum, medium and minimum security rated prisoners having separate accommodation areas and services for men and women.
The Finance Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the delivery of the Prisons’ financial support services in accordance with the Financial Management Act 2006 and Departmental policies and procedures.
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
* Subsidised GROH housing for eligible employees (conditions apply)
* Relocation support (conditions apply)
* Additional 1x week’s Annual Leave for travel
* Additional 1x week’s Annual Leave for remote location
* Other subsidised location allowances
* Flexible working arrangements
* Career pathway opportunities
* Learning and development opportunity programs
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:
1. Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
2. A two-page statement addressing your suitability for the role in the context of the Role Specific Criteria. Please provide examples to support your claims .
3. A copy of any relevant qualifications.
4. Contact details of two work related referees.
All remaining Job-Related Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in 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.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Amy Gawlik, Business Manager on (08)9161 6008 for a confidential discussion.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 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 ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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