About the role

This 5-year Senior Executive Service appointment offers the opportunity to lead the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's (DPIRD) financial strategy and services to deliver meaningful outcomes to the state of Western Australia. Reporting to the Managing Director, the CFO provides high-level strategic and technical advice to the Director General, Corporate Executive, senior management and key stakeholders. You will lead and influence financial decision-making, effective resource allocation and drive strong financial governance and performance across the Department and associated entities, in accordance with the Financial Management Act 2006.

As a member of DPIRD's Corporate Executive, you will contribute to the department's strategic direction, organisational priorities and overall performance, bringing sound judgement, strategic insight and a collaborative approach to achieving organisational outcomes. You will provide strong, inclusive and authentic leadership to a team of finance and procurement professionals and contribute as a valued colleague across the senior leadership cohort. You will undertake the role and responsibilities of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the department and provide CFO services to nine Regional Development Commissions, the Agricultural Produce Commission and the Rural Business Development Corporation.

About you





- An ability to deliver results under challenging conditions while maintaining the reputation of your business areas and the department

- The ability to grow, mentor and develop a talented and high performing team

- Strategic thinking and the ability to solve complex problems leveraging the strengths of the finance and Corporate Services senior leadership teams

- A focus on quality and timeliness

- Current membership of either CPA Australia as a Certified Practicing Accountant or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia as a Charter Accountant

- Right to work in Australia (citizenship, residency, relevant visa)

About us

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development leads the sustainable development of Western Australia's regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors. In everything we do, we take an approach to protect, grow and innovate WA's economy, community and workplace. To learn more about our department, our team and the work we do, please visit our website.

Equity and Diversity

The Department is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people and women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.

📌 Chief Financial Officer (Perth)
🏢 Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development Wa
📍 Perth