This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Financial Accounting and Reporting Branch is part of the Financial Services Directorate and is responsible for coordinating the statutory financial reporting obligations of the Department including the preparation of the Department’s quarterly whole-of-government reporting to Department of Treasury, annual financial statements and other external reporting. This includes the preparation of the Department’s MySchool reporting.
2025/2026 and 2026/27 will be a period of transition and system replacement for schools with a flow on impact to the corporate reporting consolidation process. The Financial Accounting and Reporting team will be involved realigning and confirming relevant downstream processes affected.
The Role
The Assistant Financial Accountant will assist with preparing and analysing financial data for inclusion in monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, ensuring that financial information is reported accurately and in a timely manner. The role will also assist with managing, monitoring and reconciling accounts, ledgers and transactions, including processing General Ledger journals as required.
The successful applicant will consult effectively with stakeholders to identify issues associated with accounting policies, support and business processes. While also providing quality advice and support to manage and respond to queries, ensuring compliance with legislation.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including working from home.
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Rowena Williams, Manager Financial Accounting and Reporting on (08) 9264 4169 or Rowena.Williams@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
1. Demonstrated practical experience in preparing and consolidating accrual financial statements in accordance with relevant Accounting Standards in a large organisation.
4. Sound organisational skills that demonstrate an ability to work autonomously and in a team environment and delivery outcomes on schedule.
5. Demonstrated sound written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to consult and negotiate professionally, build effective working relationships and effectively liaise with officers at all levels.
6. Demonstrated sound conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to establish appropriate resolution strategies to strategic and complex problems and issues.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1017572
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
