Duties
The role of Manager, Finance and Payroll Services is a pivotal role within the Department that is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the finance and payroll functions, including budget and resource management. The role will drive the contemporary service delivery for the Finance and Payroll Services team in providing a broad range of services across the service arms within the Department. As a senior manager you will bring a collaborative leadership style, stakeholder management skills, and extensive experience in a wide range of areas within payroll and financial systems.
As part of your role, you will lead a team of payroll and finance professionals and aim to foster strong relationships to continuously improve service delivery. You will also work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders across the Department, including service arms and the State Fire Commission.
Your day will comprise of a broad range of responsibilities, and no two days will be the same, allowing you to utilise your knowledge in budget analysis, introducing efficiencies within the teams, and oversee financial and payroll reporting requirements. You will be working in a collaborative team environment and will bring to the role your high-level interpersonal skills, integrity, and professionalism.
Essential Requirements
Pre-Employment Checks
The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:
- Arson and fire setting;
- Sexual offences;
- Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
- Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
- Making false declarations;
- Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
- Malicious damage and destruction to property
- Trafficking of narcotic substance;
- False alarm raising.
Desirable Requirements
Tertiary qualifications in accounting, together with membership of either the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants (ASCPA) or the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICA).
Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX
Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf
002373 - SoD - Manager Finance and Payroll Services.docx
002373 - SoD - Manager Finance and Payroll Services.pdf
DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe.
As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times.
How to Apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact (03) 6173 2081.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Further Information
For further information on this position, please contact please contact Scott Wilson-Haffenden, Director, Business and Executive Services on 0419 003 220.