Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE790165
This is a two (2) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension
The Role and our Branch
Finance Services is seeking a highly motivated Taxation Support Officer to join their team.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The Tax Support Officer prepares end-of-month fringe benefits tax (FBT) reports from financial and human resource systems and reconciliations in accordance with requirements of taxation legislation, the Financial Management Act, Regulations, Treasurer’s Instructions and Australian Accounting Standards. You will prepare end-of-month goods and services tax (GST) reports from financial systems and prepare the Business Activity Statement for review and submission to the Australian Taxation Office.
The successful applicant will reconcile various fringe benefits and maintain the relevant register for end-of-year requirements. You will also review motor vehicle taxation information from regions, collate motor vehicle information from Commercial Services, Fleetcare and Riskcover in preparation for FBT end-of-year requirements. It is preferable you will have experience in Finance specifically GST and FBT.
Cultural Diversity
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria
1. Demonstrated sound financial management skills with the ability to interpret and apply taxation legislation and financial accounting practices and procedures.
2. Demonstrated sound computer skills, including the ability to create, operate, extract reports and manipulate spreadsheets, databases and accounting systems.
5. Demonstrated sound conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to apply innovative thinking in problem solving.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. Remaining selection criteria can be found on the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
All inquiries are welcomed
Please contact Cheryl Jones, Taxation Team Leader by telephoning (08) 9264 8508 or emailing cheryl.jones@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.
Your application should include:
- A one (1) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and Training Requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencing employment
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
- complete
- the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- training specific to this role required by Department policy; and
- the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 5 December 2022.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our division for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.