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 recognized 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.
Our Management Accounting & Financial Analysis team provide a range of services including: coordination of Budget processes; development of Budget Statements; Parliamentary Estimates preparation; management of internal budgets; provision of financial information for Key Performance Indicators; financial analysis and advice on budgeting and forecasting; and internal financial reporting.
The Opportunities
Level 2 Financial Planning and Analysis Administrator assists and supports the Branch with the preparation of financial reports, assigned budget routines and procurement activity where necessary.
Level 3 Financial Planning and Analysis Officer prepares and assists in the preparation of various internal and external financial reports and statutory returns, performs budget analysis and provides financial management services to designated directorates.
Level 4 Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Officer assists in the preparation of various internal and external financial reports (including the Annual Report and State Budget Papers), monitoring of budgets and the maintenance of financial costing models for the costing of services. This role works collaboratively with Managers and staff to ensure provision of high-quality service.
Level 4 Project Officer provides administrative support to the Manager and project team to support successful project delivery and provide support to other teams to ensure the successful delivery of the project.
Level 5 Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst is responsible for the monthly financial report packages and provides analyses on major variances with appropriate strategies to be undertaken. Ensures the integrity of budget information and assists in the annual budget development and quarterly review process.
Level 6 Senior Project and Financial Planning Analyst prepares and monitors Budgets, developments, maintains, and prepares Reports including the Executive Management Report. You will also work collaboratively with Managers and staff to ensure provision of high-quality service and also provide Project coordination and support for various Projects.
Level 6 Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst prepares and monitors of budgets, including maintaining information in the Treasury Strategic Information Management System (SIMS), development and maintenance of financial costing models for the costing of services and the preparation of reports including the Executive Management Report. Work collaboratively with Managers and staff to ensure provision of high quality service.
Level 6 Senior Financial Accountant coordinates and prepares monthly reporting, preparation of annual financial statements, 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 Management Accounting 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 notaddress 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 HR Recruitment by email at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.
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 by email at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au.
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
You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader.
