Permanent - Full Time
About the role
This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a motivated, organised, and passionate individual to join the Management Accounting Team at Legal Aid WA, where you will find genuine job satisfaction by applying your professional expertise to support the effective delivery of the organisation.
The position supports the Manager of Management Accounting in maintaining Legal Aid WA’s management accounting framework and contributes to effective financial management and decision-making across the organisation. Key responsibilities include management accounting, budget support and management, financial and budget performance analysis, costing and modelling, financial reporting, and assisting with business case development.
About you
The Management Accountant role is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring the ability to meet tight deadlines and respond to both internal and external stakeholder requests. The ideal candidate will have previous management accounting experience (including budgeting), along with good knowledge of financial analysis, management accounting principles, and accounting practices.
You will be highly motivated and possess strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills. The role also works closely with internal stakeholders, including senior executives and cost centre managers within Legal Aid WA, and liaises with the Legal Assistance Branch of the WA Department of Justice and the WA Department of Treasury.
About us and what we can offer you
We offer a strong team working environment, the satisfaction of adding value to the community, and a range of benefits in line with business requirements, which may include professional development opportunities, flexible working and leave arrangements, including opportunities to purchase leave, and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. Click here to learn more about the benefits we offer employees.
Legal Aid WA is an independent statutory authority funded by the State Government and Commonwealth Governments. We provide over 100,000 legal services to clients each year in the areas of criminal, family and civil law across Western Australia. Please visit www.legalaid.wa.gov.au to find out more about us. You can also keep up to date with our activities and achievements by following us on LinkedIn.
How to Apply
Applications are made online. In addition to the questions being asked in the online application, you should submit:
- A comprehensive CV (max. 5 pages) that showcases your talents and key achievements relevant to the role; and
- A cover letter (max. 3 pages) outlining your relevant experience and demonstrating your ability to meet the selection criteria, paying particular attention to the criteria in bold text in the JDF (tip - your written communication skills will also be assessed so be sensible with font and margin sizes).
Qualifications and minimum experience required for the role will also be assessed by the panel at application stage.
Click the “Apply for Job” button at bottom of this page to submit your application. Applications are only accepted via www.jobs.wa.gov.au. Please allow enough time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
For technical difficulties while applying online, contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 and quote recruitment ID number 1002807. If you have any questions about the application process or do not have access to a computer with internet access, please contact RecruitmentAdmin@legalaid.wa.gov.au.
Further information
Download the attached Job Description Form to learn more about the role. We recommend you review our guide on applying for a job at Legal Aid WA, including eligibility, preparing your application and the selection process, prior to submitting your application. Alignment with Legal Aid’s values will also be considered in the panel’s assessment of candidates. Please take time to familiarise yourself with the role prior to applying.
If you would like to talk to someone about the job, please contact Yu Zhi Zhou, Chief Finance Officer on Tel: (08) 9261 6236 or by email Yuzhi.Zhou@legalaid.wa.gov.au.
For First Nations specific information regarding working at Legal Aid WA, including our First Nations Staff Network, please visit First Nations Employment. For First Nations culturally appropriate resources on making a job application visit Jobs and Skills WA.
Diversity & Inclusion
A commitment to fair and equitable treatment for all is at the very core of Legal Aid WA’s values. We recognise a diverse workforce is essential to delivering inclusive client centred services. Legal Aid WA welcomes applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ members of the community.
Suitable Australian First Nations applicants may be given priority consideration over other applicants to achieve our vision of widening access to justice in a culturally safe and inclusive environment.
People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Janice Green on tel (08) 6373 5297 or email Janice.Green@legalaid.wa.gov.au
Other Conditions
This selection process may be used to fill other similar Legal Aid WA vacancies, in addition to this vacancy, for up to twelve (12) months from the completion date of the selection process. The panel may also search for further candidates beyond the closing date.
Appointment to all positions at Legal Aid WA is subject to a satisfactory national criminal history check, integrity and conflict checks, and 100-point identification check.
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WORK TYPE:
Permanent - Full Time
LOCATION:
Perth
CLOSING DATE:
2025-11-04 10:00 AM
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