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Business and Customer Services
Finance Services
Taxation Accountant
00038247
Level 6, $103,966 - $114,590 per annum (PSCA 2021)

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE722689

This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension and/or permanency

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:

  • 10 percent employer contributions to superannuation
  • More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave

The Role and our Branch

The Business and Customer Services Division is seeking a highly motivated Taxation Accountant to join their team.

We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply. 

The successful applicant undertakes research and interprets new legislation, assess its impact and provide advice to the Taxation Team Leader. You will complete taxation returns, particularly the Fringe Benefit Taxation (FBT) Return, Goods and Services Tax (GST) monthly activity statements and other taxation reporting requirements as legislated by State and Commonwealth Departments.

The Taxation Accountant  ensures compliance with tax obligations through the provision of services outlined within the Service Delivery Agreement as well as contributing to the development of initiatives and change management strategies to facilitate agency compliance with taxation legislation. You will proactively identify, reduce and minimise current and future FBT expenditure incurred by the Department and provide advice to business units. The successful applicant will also review and maintain forms, templates and user documentation relevant to the taxation scope of activity and tax accounting work procedures, checklists and related documentation as required.

Critical to the role of Taxation Accountant is to support the development and delivery of education programs and workshops for BCS staff and schools to promote understanding of procedures, practices and compliance requirements. The successful applicant will contribute to the development, review and implementation of policy and procedures and will provide advice and support to contribute to the development, review and implementation of policy and procedures to ensure taxation compliance and the delivery of services.

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 well developed skills and experience in the interpretation, impact analysis and application of taxation legislation such as FBT, GST and PAYG.
  2. Demonstrated well developed knowledge of taxation issues and practices applicable to the operational management of a complex and diverse agency or environment and experience in the provision of taxation advice to minimise or enhance an entity’s tax position within legislative requirements.
  3. Demonstrated well developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with ability to provide high-level advice.
  4. Demonstrated well developed skills and experience in analysing and solving complex problems and using initiative to implement business improvements.
  5. Demonstrated well developed skills and experience in the use of complex accounting systems, databases and spreadsheets.

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 two (2) 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
  • possess a tertiary qualification in accounting, taxation, finance or commerce
  • obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencing employment
  • 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

COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for various occupations and workforces in WA. Employees working in, or attending school sites are required to be vaccinated in accordance with the policy. More information can be found at Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces (www.wa.gov.au)

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 27 January 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.


ATTACHMENTS: - published jdf - 00038247 - taxation accountant - finance services - ps l6 - dec 2021.pdf


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WORK TYPE:  Fixed Term - Full Time
FTE: 1.0
LOCATION: East Perth
CLOSING DATE: 2022-01-27 4:30 PM
(YYYY-MM-DD)
Position Title
Taxation Accountant

Agency
Department of Education
Salary
Level 6, $103,966 - $114,590 per annum (PSCA 2021)
Location
East Perth
Unit/Division
Business and Customer Services
Branch
Finance Services
Work Type
Fixed Term - Full Time
Position No.
00038247
Closing Date
2022-01-27 4:30 PM
Position Title
Taxation Accountant
Branch
Finance Services

Location
East Perth
Work Type
Fixed Term - Full Time
Closing Date
2022-01-27 4:30 PM
Salary
Level 6, $103,966 - $114,590 per annum (PSCA 2021)
Agency
Department of Education
Company Information
Description

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE722689

This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension and/or permanency

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:

  • 10 percent employer contributions to superannuation
  • More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave

The Role and our Branch

The Business and Customer Services Division is seeking a highly motivated Taxation Accountant to join their team.

We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply. 

The successful applicant undertakes research and interprets new legislation, assess its impact and provide advice to the Taxation Team Leader. You will complete taxation returns, particularly the Fringe Benefit Taxation (FBT) Return, Goods and Services Tax (GST) monthly activity statements and other taxation reporting requirements as legislated by State and Commonwealth Departments.

The Taxation Accountant  ensures compliance with tax obligations through the provision of services outlined within the Service Delivery Agreement as well as contributing to the development of initiatives and change management strategies to facilitate agency compliance with taxation legislation. You will proactively identify, reduce and minimise current and future FBT expenditure incurred by the Department and provide advice to business units. The successful applicant will also review and maintain forms, templates and user documentation relevant to the taxation scope of activity and tax accounting work procedures, checklists and related documentation as required.

Critical to the role of Taxation Accountant is to support the development and delivery of education programs and workshops for BCS staff and schools to promote understanding of procedures, practices and compliance requirements. The successful applicant will contribute to the development, review and implementation of policy and procedures and will provide advice and support to contribute to the development, review and implementation of policy and procedures to ensure taxation compliance and the delivery of services.

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 well developed skills and experience in the interpretation, impact analysis and application of taxation legislation such as FBT, GST and PAYG.
  2. Demonstrated well developed knowledge of taxation issues and practices applicable to the operational management of a complex and diverse agency or environment and experience in the provision of taxation advice to minimise or enhance an entity’s tax position within legislative requirements.
  3. Demonstrated well developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with ability to provide high-level advice.
  4. Demonstrated well developed skills and experience in analysing and solving complex problems and using initiative to implement business improvements.
  5. Demonstrated well developed skills and experience in the use of complex accounting systems, databases and spreadsheets.

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 two (2) 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
  • possess a tertiary qualification in accounting, taxation, finance or commerce
  • obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencing employment
  • 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

COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for various occupations and workforces in WA. Employees working in, or attending school sites are required to be vaccinated in accordance with the policy. More information can be found at Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces (www.wa.gov.au)

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 27 January 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.

Attachments
- published jdf - 00038247 - taxation accountant - finance services - ps l6 - dec 2021.pdf


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