Director Business Improvement & Performance

Role overview

A WA State Government agency in Perth is looking for an experienced Director of Business Improvement & Performance to join its Business and Corporate Services Division on a 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension. This senior leadership position focuses on improving governance, performance, and operational effectiveness across finance, procurement, and wider corporate services. The role will support better executive decision-making while strengthening accountability and efficiency.

What you will do

• Shape and roll out frameworks that support business improvement and performance monitoring.
• Review end-to-end business processes to confirm they meet legislative and policy obligations.
• Lead ongoing improvement initiatives across corporate services.
• Provide high-level advice to senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
• Put financial controls and governance arrangements in place and keep them effective.
• Monitor compliance with the Financial Management Act, Treasurer’s Instructions, and other public sector standards.
• Coordinate responses to audits, investigations, and risk-related activities.
• Prepare strong reporting that supports executive-level decisions.
• Work with teams across the organisation to resolve complex operational and policy matters.
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders and influence outcomes.
• Represent the division in committees and working groups.
• Help foster a culture centred on accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Develop performance measures and reporting structures.
• Interpret data and turn it into insights that improve service delivery, efficiency, and results.
• Prepare customer-focused reporting for executive committees.

What you need

• Substantial experience in finance, governance, or corporate services settings.
• A track record of leading complex improvement programs successfully.
• Solid understanding of public sector financial controls and compliance requirements.
• Experience analysing complex issues and developing practical solutions.
• Strong communication, engagement, and influencing capability.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• A relevant tertiary qualification such as Business, Commerce, or a related field.

Why this role

• Take on a senior position with real influence over strategic and operational outcomes.
• Contribute to meaningful improvements in government services.
• Join a collaborative, high-performing executive environment.
• Potential for contract renewal or extension.

Additional information

Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

Engagement: 6-month contract with possible extension.

This role is with a WA State Government agency within the Business and Corporate Services Division and reports to the Chief Finance Officer.

The opportunity centres on business transformation, governance, and performance improvement at a senior level.