Job opportunity

Why work with us?

With a rich history dating back to 1926 and an exciting future ahead, Main Roads Western Australia is the WA State Government agency responsible for managing the State’s road network safely, connecting people and places.

We are one of the largest geographically spread road agencies in the world, responsible for more than 18,500 kilometres of road spread over 2.5 million square kilometres.

Our role is to plan, build and maintain Western Australia’s State Road Network valued at just over $46 billion. We work closely with our portfolio partners, Department of Transport and Public Transport Authority as well as local government to support the needs of all road users.

Why we need you

We have two Accounting Officer positions available within our Finance and Commercial Services Directorate, located at our Head Office in East Perth.

We are looking for people with strong customer service skills and the ability to easily develop positive working relationships with employees as well as other government agencies.

To be successful you will be:

• Able to demonstrate experience in the application of contemporary accounting standards and financial management policies and procedures
• Experienced in the use of financial management systems for transactions involving purchase orders, accounts payable and general ledger
• Capable of demonstrating work organisation skills, including the ability to work to schedules and deadlines
• Experienced in analysis and problem solving

What we offer

At Main Roads, you can have a challenging, flexible and rewarding career that takes you exactly where you want to go with an organisation who supports a healthy work-life balance to help with what is important to you.

In addition to our competitive salary and 11.5%  superannuation, some of the benefits to working with Main Roads include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Attractive leave provisions
• Training and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing focus
• Employee assistance program

Find out more

For job specific information or for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Cristina Reyes, on (08) 9323 5458 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.

For assistance with your application or for general enquiries, please  contact Katrina Durer-Flint, Recruitment Co-ordinator on (08) 9265 5367 or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au

If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, please contact RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 or send an e-mail to ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com.

Submitting Your Application

Please submit the following as part of your application:

• A comprehensive CV demonstrating relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.

• A statement outlining your skill, knowledge and experience in the following three (3) selection criteria in no more than three (3) pages,

1. Application of contemporary accounting standards and financial management policies and procedures
2. Application of accounts payable, purchase orders, general ledger and other financial management systems
3. Analysis and problem solving

Once you are ready, click the ‘apply’ button. Allow plenty of time to complete and submit your online application as late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Additional Information

All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.

Applicants are required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire and obtain a satisfactory National Police Clearance prior to appointment as part of this recruitment process.

Please be advised that an Executive Search may be requested during this recruitment process.

Applicants deemed as suitable for but not appointed to this role may also be considered for appointment to “similar vacancies” within Main Roads subject to business requirements.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and retaining a culturally diverse workforce and in line with our commitment to improve diversity, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, please contact Katrina Durer-Flint on (08) 9265 5367  or email hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au.