About this job
About the Department:
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Role:
The Portfolio Investment team oversees the division's Infrastructure Investment Portfolio (IIP) for capital works and provides strategic advice on how to optimise the timing and use of available funding. The team makes assessments of program and market performance to determine how best to manage the budget and enable project delivery to ensure the best outcomes for students and communities state-wide.
The role reports to the Manager - Budget Development, Portfolio Investment.
As the Principal Planning Officer, you will have responsibility for the following:
- Contribute and assist in managing the IIP through the analysis of project, program and portfolio performance and cashflows
- Providing accurate and timely budget related reporting and advice to key internal stakeholders and governance groups.
- Assist in process mapping the budget cycle and other key functions
- Assist in embedding key decision-making tools within DoE online systems
- Develop strategies, procedures, guidelines and business tools to support the optimal use of SAP systems as a financial management and reporting tool.
- Lead and contribute to continuous improvement of business processes and reporting.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
About You:
A background in finance/accounting, or budget management and reporting would be beneficial.
The ideal applicant will be someone who has the key attributes stated in the Role Description.
- Effective communication, consultation and negotiation skills with a proven ability to meet client needs, represent the department and maintain mutually productive partnerships with stakeholders including local government, other state government agencies and other internal and external stakeholder groups.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a high performing team and establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information to a range of different stakeholders including the use of data to support recommendations as required.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and objectives within tight timeframes.
- A positive and collaborative approach to complex issues and enjoys working as a team to develop solutions.
Interested? To Apply:
- A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- A maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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