General Ledger Assistant Accountant

Permanent Appointment

The DepartmentAt the Department of Training and Workforce Development we support Western Australia’s training system to develop the skills and capabilities needed to transform lives while creating strong and vibrant businesses, communities, and the economy.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, youth, women and people of diverse sexualities and genders.

The RoleThe General Ledger Assistant Accountant leads General Ledger Officers and assists the General Ledger and Assets Accountant with providing effective, customer-focused and timely General Ledger services to clients. 

You will also have staff supervision experience, well-developed communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as good conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to solve difficult problems. 

To be successful in this role you will have well-developed knowledge of General Ledger and accounting concepts, the Financial Management Act and Treasurer’s Instructions and the ability to interpret and apply such knowledge as necessary. 

As a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position may be prioritised for appointment. 

Employee BenefitsYou will have access to a range of benefits which may include:

• Flexible work arrangements including flexitime and working remotely.
• Flexible leave arrangements, including study leave.
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Contact Officers.
• Career and professional development programs and opportunities.
• Salary packaging options; and
• Free onsite parking (if applicable)

Want to know more?For full details of the role, eligibility requirements and what we are looking for, read the attached job description and application package. 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Kim Wee, GL and Assets Accountant, on 08 9203 38***or *******@dtwd.wa.gov.au

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact Human Resources via ******@dtwd.wa.gov.au or via (08) 6551 5***.

How to applyApplicants are required to apply online and need to submit an application consisting of:

• a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role and
• a brief covering letter not exceeding two pages, relating your skills and experience to the selection criteria as outlined in the attached Job Description Form.

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.

If you require assistance or cannot access the attachments, please contact us on (08) 9203 3***.

Please note…The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. 

This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months. The Department may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants. 

Applications close Wednesday 17 January 2024 at 4:00pm (WST).

Attachments:
- Application Package.pdf
- Fact sheet - Recruit for Diversity
- General Ledger Assistant Accountant - JDF (pdf)
- General Ledger Assistant Accountant - JDF (word)