Accounts Officer & Senior Accounts Officer

The Department of Communities is Western Australia’s major human services department that brings together vital services and functions that support individual, family and community wellbeing.

We support many Western Australians, with a focus on some of the most vulnerable people in our state. The job we do is rewarding & challenging.

The Opportunity

We are seeking driven, and motivated accounts professionals who enjoy working within a dyamic and fast paced service. Currently, there are various permanent and fixed term positions available across the Accounting Operations Branch.

Level 3 Accounts Officer – In this position, you will perform a range of accounting functions, which include assisting with the provision of financial services, such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, assets accounting, banking and credit card processing. You will ensure the quality, reliability and data integrity of the Department’s financial information.

Level 4 Senior Accounts Officer – In this position, you will monitor, prepare and oversee various accounting processes and reconciliations across accounts payable, receivables or banking or credit cards, to ensure they are in accordance with approved policy and procedures and processed in a timely manner. 

The Accounting Operations Branch, within Finance Directorate, is a major corporate function responsible for ensuring transactional processing across multiple legal entities making up the Department of Communities, is performed according to policy, procedure and on time. This is your opportunity to join a high volume, fast paced environment, with a close-knit team that enjoys having some fun.

If you think this is you and want to know more, we encourage you to review the attached Essential Criteria or contact Sue Swift, Manager Accounting Operations, on 0468 877 *** or via email *********@communities.wa.gov.au. 

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities. 

Why Join Communities?

Communities offers you career progression, variety, access to comprehensive learning and development, and great employment conditions. Some of these benefits include:

• An attractive and competitive salary plus, 11% superannuation, full employer contribution, which will increase to 12% by 1 July 2025
• 4 weeks annual leave, 3 days additional public sector holidays, 15 days personal leave per annum
• Access to flexible working arrangements, such as but not limited to, alternative work locations or home-based work, subject to business needs
• Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

Visit our website to find out about our full range of benefits and why Communities is an incredible place to work! 

Sounds like you? Apply now!

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A current and comprehensive resume/CV.
2. A [2] two-page written application addressing all the selection criteria as stated on the attached Role Statement and Selection Criteria - If you are applying for both positions please address the Selection Criteria of the highest position that you are applying for
3. An application form (for hard copy applications only).

Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process. It is expected that further assessments (including interviews), will commence on the week starting on 11th March 2024.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact or friendly Recruitment Team on *************@communities.wa.gov.au.

Integrity and Honesty

The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity. 

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.  

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact our Recruitment Team. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.

Attachments:
- Application Form
- Essential Criteria for L3 and L4 pool Feb2024.docx
- Information for Job Applicants

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