- Play a key role in supporting the City's financial sustainability and compliance
- Flexible work options, super up to 16% + employee perks
- Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and wellness programs
About Us
The City of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk country. We’re a place of experiences, just 20 minutes’ from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.
At the City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a local government – we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts our people first. Our team is united by a shared desire to make an impact by helping to achieve our vision - Cockburn, the best place to be.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our Strategic Finance team.
Reporting to the Service Lead Budgeting and Accounting, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with the City's taxation, external funding reporting and asset accounting requirements. You will contribute to maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audits, managing financial asset registers, and providing financial advice across the organisation.
This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of financial functions while contributing to the delivery of strategic financial outcomes for the City.
About you
We are seeking a finance professional with strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality financial services.
You will be comfortable working collaboratively across the organisation, managing competing priorities and providing sound financial advice and support.
Besides demonstrated experience in a local government governance role, you’ll need to have:
- Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Financial Services or a related discipline
- Knowledge of accounting concepts and Australian Accounting Standards
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and reconciliation skills
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills
- Experience working within a professional team environment
- Ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to interpret financial information and provide practical advice
If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today and make an impact.
Salary and Benefits: Salary range from Level 6 Step 1 – Step 4 ($104,647.66 - $112,705.08) of the City of Cockburn Industrial Agreement 2025, based on qualifications and experience.
Need more information? We encourage applicants to read the position description for a full understanding of the role before applying. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Amy Hacking, Service Lead Budgeting and Accounting on (08) 9411 3444.
Apply: Hit the apply button and follow the prompts.
If you want to make your application stand out from the crowd, you can address the essential criteria (skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications) detailed in the Position Description in a separate document of no more than two pages and submit with your application.
To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia on a full-time permanent basis. All applicants are required to undergo a pre-employment process which includes a fitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening, qualification/licence checks and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Closing Date: Friday 10 July 2026 at 5pm. The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence shortlisting and close the advertising period early. We are currently not accepting applications from agencies.
We value equal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburn strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Every applicant is valued here.
Attachments:
- ECM_11614986_v3_Position Description - Financial Accountant June 2026.docx
