The Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) acknowledges the Aboriginal people throughout Western Australia as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters, and communities in which we operate. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal people and their cultures, and to Elders past and present.

About the department

We’re a very diverse agency that contributes to a better Western Australian community through, among other things, providing opportunities for everyone to engage in a range of sporting, recreational, cultural, and artistic programs and activities.

Staff in our department work across the areas of local government, sport and recreation, culture and the arts, racing, gaming and liquor, multicultural interests, specialist Aboriginal projects and engagement, regulatory reform, infrastructure and state records.

Our work touches on amazing projects like development of the new Aboriginal Cultural Centre, delivery of major international sporting events and helping people stay safe while enjoying a night out in our Protected Entertainment Precincts.

Why work with us?

At DLGSC we are all about ensuring our workforce is made up of ‘Good Humans’!

Finding them, retaining them, and helping them to be the best they can be for themselves, for us, for the people we supply services to, and for our vision of a vibrant, inclusive and resilient Western Australian community.

Our diverse organisation is supported by exceptional, everyday people from all walks of life and many different backgrounds who are supported to genuinely contribute to inclusivity in the workplace.

If you want to work in an inspirational organisation where you have a voice and can contribute to the things that matter to you, then join our awesome team!

We are proudly an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equity. We support diversity and inclusion in the public sector because it makes us stronger as an organisation, and better able to meet our community’s needs.  We strongly encourage people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women and youth to apply.

DLGSC are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

For further information on DLGSC, visit our website.

About Capability and Performance

The Office of the Deputy Director General — Capability and Performance provides executive and administrative support to the Deputy Director General. The Capability and Performance portfolio includes:

• Corporate Communications
• Corporate Services
• Strategy and Performance Accountability
• Legal Services
• State Records Office.
• Finance

About the role

This is your opportunity to join a collaborative and dynamic finance team and support DLGSC and it’s satellite agencies.

DLGSC is seeking to establish a pool of Senior Financial Officers and Management Accountants for appointment to permanent, fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies for present and future vacancies. We currently have two permanent, full time (75hrs p/f) position available.

Senior Financial Officer

In this position, you will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of the Department's financial statements and other statutory reporting requirements.

Your duties will include (but are not limited too):

• Assist with completing month end processes and maintaining integrity of financial data
• Prepare accruals, reconciliations and monthly reports
• The use of data analytics tools to enhance internal controls

Management Account

In this position, you will be responsible for assisting with a range of internal and external financial reporting obligation within DLGSC to support effective budget management practises.

Your duties will include (but are not limited too):

• Assisting with the preparation of the annual Budget Statements and Estimate notes
• Maintain budget ledgers in the finance system
• Prepare internal and external reports for various audience such as DLGSC’s Corporate Executives and other Government agencies
• Maintain the Departments financial and non-financial information across various systems and stakeholders

We are looking for people with a demonstrated understanding of accounting principles, excellent attention to detail, is highly organised and works well in a collaborative team environment.

Those with or working towards a relevant tertiary qualification in accounting of finance are strongly encouraged to apply.

For further job-related information, please contact Tracy Wang on 9492 9805 (only contact for information about the Senior Financial Officer role) and Jonathon Russo on 9492 9840 (only contact for information about the Management Accountant role)

What’s in it for you?

There are lots of benefits to taking up a role with DLGSC:

• a competitive, award-based salary with annual increments within award bands
• flexible working hours including flexible start/finish times.
• superannuation 11.5%, increasing to 12% by 1 July 2025
• access to salary packaging arrangements
• 3 additional days of leave per year (public service holidays)
• study leave/assistance
• options to purchase additional leave
• 14 weeks paid parental leave, with additional flexibility for new parents returning to work
• leadership and professional development programs
• annual professional development planning cycles
• employee assistance and wellness programs.

Location

This role is based at 246 Vincent St Leederville.

How to apply for this position

Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide:

• A comprehensive CV detailing your experience and skills relating to this position
• Contact details of two referees, with a preference of one from a current/most recent line manager

For further details on how to apply please read ‘Information for Applicants’.

Please note you will be required to select which position(s) you are applying for.

Please note that all of the Work-Related Requirements may be assessed at some stage during the selection process.

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

Pre-employment conditions

To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the Western Australia Public Sector, you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
Successful applicants will be required to complete the below prior to commencement:

• A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate will be required prior to commencement of employment.
• Pre employment Conflict of Interest form. Please see attached Conflict of Interest guide for further information.

Further information

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 and Establishment on (08) 6552 7540 or recruitmentandestablishment@dlgsc.wa.gov.au  

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

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

To avoid last minute congestion of the system which may result in your application being received after the closing time and therefore not be eligible, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time as late applications will not be accepted.

This pool is for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made as vacancies arise over the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment from this pool. Applicants found suitable for this recruitment pool may also be considered for 'similar' vacancies within DLGSC and the wider public sector which arise prior to the pool's closing date. 

Closing date: Tuesday 5 November 2024 at 4.00 pm (AWST)