The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform.
Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.
The Department of Communities brings together vital services and functions that enable individual, family and community wellbeing.
Build on your professional development and experience in Finance by joining our team.
Working within Finance directorate, you will be part of a highly skilled team focused on financial accounting related functions that play a critical role in ensuring transparency, accountability and compliance of agency financial transactions aligned with regulatory standards. The Financial Services teams support the agency to ensure effective financial management and strategic planning by offering insights into a company’s financial health and performance.
The directorate’s financial accounting teams provide a range of services including:
- Recording, summarising and reporting the financial transactions of the agency.
- Prepare financial statements, such as balance sheets, income and cash flow statements.
- Ensure the accuracy and compliance to accounting standards and regulations.
- Analyse financial data, manage ledgers, and provide insights into performance supporting leaders with effective decision making.
- Undertaking Accounts Payable, Accounting Receivable, Purchasing Card and Banking functions
The Opportunities
Level 3 Accounts Officer Organises and processes accounts payable transactions, performs cheque management and bank transaction functions. Reconciles and processes payroll deductions and supports the accounts receivable operations. Also manages the debt recovery process, develops and maintains effective liaison with the Department’s major creditors while working collaboratively with other Accounts Payable staff to ensure integrated service provision.
Level 4 Senior Finance Officer ensures timely and efficient delivery of Financial Accounting and Reporting services in relation to asset accounting, general ledger maintenance and reconciliation activities, and Statutory Reporting obligations in accordance with the Financial Management Act 2006 and Treasurer’s Instructions, while ensuring the quality, reliability and data integrity of the Department’s Financial information.
Level 5 Financial Accountant ensures there are adequate controls within systems that comply with legislation and standards, oversees internal and external Financial Reporting Obligations and the Department’s Tax Obligations. Ensure key aspects of the Asset Management function are undertaken, developing and maintaining relevant financial and accounting policies, guidelines and procedures. Works collaboratively as a team member to ensure the objectives of the Financial Accounting Section are achieved.
Level 6 Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for the coordination and preparation of monthly reporting, the preparation of annual financial statements, the review of monthly balance sheet reconciliation and develops and maintains policies consistent with whole of government policies, and relevant accounting standards and legislation.
What is the Talent Register?
The Accounting Operations Talent Register is an online portal that allows you to register your interest for full time and part time opportunities that are:
- Fixed term/secondment opportunity for up to twelve (12) months.
- Transfer at level for existing permanent public sector employees.
The register is actively monitored, and applicants may be contacted if an opportunity arises suiting their skills and experience:
- Once you apply, your CV will stay on the register until 30 June 2026, after which time, you will need to reapply.
- This talent register will be used to fill a number of short-term vacancies (up to 12 months) across the Business Services Division.
- You can be appointed directly via a streamlined process as opportunities become available.
- There is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made while an application remains on the register.
The Department offers great benefits including:
- Employer contributions of 12 per cent to your superannuation – using a GESB Super - GESB fund or another super provider of your choice
- Access to flexible working options.
- 20 working days of annual leave (pro rata for part-time).
- Up to 15 days of personal leave (pro rata for part-time).
- Up to 3 additional public sector holidays in lieu per year. Subject to eligibility.
- Access to mentoring programs
- Access to the Fitness passport program
- Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services.
- 5 days of cultural and ceremonial leave
- 5 days bereavement leave
Flexible working arrangements including:
- Flexi and banked leave
- Working from home
- 9 Day fortnight
- Flexibility in start and finish times
Join the Department of Communities
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
- You need to provide us with a comprehensive CV that shows what you have been doing and reflect how you’ve acquired and used the skills outlined in the relevant role descriptions. Do not address the selection criteria. Please include the names of two referees who can comment on your relevant experience.
- A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable)
You will be asked to select the position/s you are interested in as part of the online application.
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact the HR Recruitment team at [email protected].
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
TTY/voice calls - 133 677
Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727
SMS relay - 0423 677 767
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 HR Recruitment at [email protected].
Applicants 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
- Information for Applicants
